Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
78 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
32 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
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This Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning is so much healthier and cheaper than the store-bought packets and tastes great on veggies, meats, and even popcorn!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste--see Recipe Notes)
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 teaspoons cocoa optional but recommended
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Mix well.
- Store in a tightly closed container.
- 2 tablespoons is the standard amount to use for 1 pound of meat, but you can of course use this seasoning to taste.
Notes
- Aleppo Peppers: For red pepper flakes, aleppo peppers would add a wonderful depth of flavor but red chilis are fine.
- Aleppo Peppers: For red pepper flakes, aleppo peppers would add a wonderful depth of flavor but red chilis are fine.
- Add More "Heft": For a DIY Taco Seasoning with a bit more "heft" to it, add about 1 teaspoon flour or starch of choice to the mix. Of course, if you use a whole grain flour, you will want to store the resulting mixture in the refrigerator 'cause whole grains will spoil at room temp.
- Add More "Heft": For a DIY Taco Seasoning with a bit more "heft" to it, add about 1 teaspoon flour or starch of choice to the mix. Of course, if you use a whole grain flour, you will want to store the resulting mixture in the refrigerator 'cause whole grains will spoil at room temp.
- Salt: We love salt. The amount in this recipe is perfect for us and for many of my readers. However, some readers have said that it's way too much. I suspect some are adding it to a dish that already has salt, which we are not. Regardless, please adjust the recipe to your taste. Special Addition - Cocoa!: Yes, that's right. Add 2 teaspoons of cocoa to this mix to make it extra special. No, you're tacos won't taste like a dessert. This small amount of cocoa added to taco seasoning gives just that little extra bit of "yum" to your spice blend, and your tacos!
- Salt: We love salt. The amount in this recipe is perfect for us and for many of my readers. However, some readers have said that it's way too much. I suspect some are adding it to a dish that already has salt, which we are not. Regardless, please adjust the recipe to your taste.
- Special Addition - Cocoa!: Yes, that's right. Add 2 teaspoons of cocoa to this mix to make it extra special. No, you're tacos won't taste like a dessert. This small amount of cocoa added to taco seasoning gives just that little extra bit of "yum" to your spice blend, and your tacos!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
32kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
2036mg
(85%)
Potassium
193mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2047IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Net Carbohydrates
3g
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 32kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2036mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2047IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 3g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
78 reviews
Excellent
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