Homemade Taco Seasoning

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5

18 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    15 people

  • Calories

    7 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Homemade Taco Seasoning

This homemade taco seasoning blends chili powder, adobo, cumin, smoked paprika, and dried herbs with garlic and onion powders plus cayenne and crushed red pepper. The mix offers a balanced combination of smoky, warm, and slightly spicy flavors ideal for seasoning taco meat or other Mexican-inspired dishes.

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.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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
  • teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients until fully mixed.
  2. Store in air-tight container.

Notes

  • Check salt content carefully since adobo seasoning often includes salt.

Nutrition Information

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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%)

Nutrition 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.

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