Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 tablespoons
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Calories
43 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Description
The Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe features a carefully measured mix of chili powder, sweet or smoked paprika, onion and garlic powders, cumin, oregano, and optional cayenne pepper. These ingredients create a flavorful and aromatic blend that enhances taco fillings and other dishes. The seasoning has a warm, slightly smoky character if smoked paprika is used, with a mild earthiness and herbal notes from oregano and cumin.
Mixing the spices together allows for a convenient all-in-one seasoning that can be stored in your pantry. Without salt included, it provides flexibility to control sodium levels during cooking. The seasoning works by blending with your chosen protein or vegetables to develop a seasoned depth typical of taco dishes.
You can use about 2 tablespoons of this homemade mix to replace a standard packet of taco seasoning in recipes. This makes it easy to customize and keep on hand for spur-of-the-moment meals needing a Mexican-style spice profile.
This blend can be stored in an airtight container in a dry place to maintain freshness. Switching to smoked paprika instead of sweet paprika will give a distinct smoky note that some prefer.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika see notes, or smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- cayenne pepper if you like it spicy, optional, 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Store in a jar in your pantry.
Notes
- This seasoning mix contains no salt; add salt separately to your dish to taste.
- Two tablespoons of this mix equals approximately one standard packet of taco seasoning.
- Using smoked paprika in place of sweet paprika will give a pronounced smoky flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tablespoons | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2950IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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