Taco Seasoning Recipe

Here is a taco seasoning you can make at home in as little as 3 minutes. Just measure, dump, mix and use this homemade taco seasoning for seasoning taco meat, mixing in casseroles, making dips, and more. A DIY taco seasoning recipe that is so versatile.

Course Homemade Seasoning Mixes

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 3

Total Time 3

Calories 20kcal

Author Kelsey

Equipment

Spice Bottles

Ingredients

1/3 cup chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

In a bowl or jar you will measure out all the spices listed above to make your taco seasoning. Salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and red pepper flakes if you want.
Mix up and then store the homemade taco seasoning in an airtight container for up to a year. Measure and use the seasoning blend for making tacos, dips, seasoning casseroles, and more.

Notes

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes - These are optional. If you want a milder taco seasoning leave it out. For a spicy mixture, add the pepper flakes in.

How Much Taco Seasoning to Use: A taco packet you buy at the store contains around 2 tablespoons of seasoning. So for any recipe that calls for store bought packet seasoning, just measure out 2 tablespoons of this DIY Mexican seasoning to use.

Storage: Store your taco seasoning in an airtight container. Then store in the pantry or spice cabinet. Make sure to not allow moisture to get into the mix, or it will sog it up.

How Long It Lasts: Look at all the spice expirations you are using. If none of them expire right away, you can store the mix for 6 months to a year. Otherwise, if say the Oregano expires in 3 months, then use the 3 month mark as your expiration date.

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