Replace store bought envelopes with this homemade taco seasoning mix and eliminate the mystery ingredients, anti-caking agents, and preservatives.
Add all ingredients to a small jar with tight fitting lid. Shake to blend. Seal, label, and store in a in a cool, dark place, away from heat and direct sun. Makes about 1/2 cup. Use about 2 1/2 Tablespoons of mix to replace a package of purchased taco seasoning mix.
Replace store bought envelopes with this homemade taco seasoning mix and eliminate the mystery ingredients, anti-caking agents, and preservatives.
- 4 Tablespoons chili powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Add all ingredients to a small jar with tight fitting lid. Shake to blend. Seal, label, and store in a in a cool, dark place, away from heat and direct sun. Makes about 1/2 cup. Use about 2 1/2 Tablespoons of mix to replace a package of purchased taco seasoning mix.
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Teri
Hi just read your recipe and it sounds great.
I’m wondering when making tacos do you add about 3/4 cups a cup of water after you’ve
seasoned the meat- as you would do with a packaged mix?
Or – will water dilute flavor? Thanks
©Rachel Arsenault
Teri, Yes, you can add water and let it cook until the liquid evaporates the same way you would the packaged mix.
Carole @ Garden Up Green
This recipe looks awesome, I normally just use salsa to spice up my tacos instead of seasoning. This would be a welcome addition and great for enchiladas and burritos too. LOVE!
©Rachel Arsenault
Carole, I usually blend some salsa in our taco meat too, but the taco seasoning gives it some extra, deeper flavor. I hope you give it a try.
Tiffany Etherton
As is how is the spice level? Interested in trying this one over the one I currently use.
©Rachel Arsenault
Tiffany, It depends on how spicy your ingredients are to start with. This blend is a rather mild spice. Try it and adjust to your liking.
Lynne
Thank you for this recipe and any information to help us eat less junk.
©Rachel Arsenault
Your welcome, Lynne. It is amazing how much junk is prepared foods.
Aimee
Yum. Always amazed why people buy prepackaged or even bottled seasoning when the spice section in the bulk aisle sells the ingredients for pennies and it takes like 3 minutes to make it!
Margaret
Agreed – fresher, less expensive and you can adjust it to your own tastes (and spice level, esp. for kids).
©Rachel Arsenault
Margaret, Absolutely! I experimented with many different combinations before settling on this one.