Homemade Taco Seasoning
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
15 people
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Calories
7 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Description
This seasoning mix includes chili powder and adobo seasoning as the base, enhanced with ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic and onion powders, cayenne, crushed red pepper, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The variety of spices provides a layered flavor profile with smoky, earthy, and mildly spicy notes that complement taco fillings.
The ingredients are simply combined and stored in an airtight container for convenience, allowing control over salt and spice levels. Adobo seasoning may contain salt, so caution is advised when adding additional salt to the mix or dish.
This seasoning is a useful blend for adding consistent and balanced flavor to tacos and other dishes needing a classic southwestern spice profile.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients until fully mixed.
- Store in air-tight container.
Notes
- Check salt content carefully since adobo seasoning often includes salt.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 7 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 7kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 376IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.