Taco Seasoning

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5

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1

  • Calories

    39 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Taco Seasoning

This homemade taco seasoning blends chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper to create a balanced mix of smoky, earthy, and mildly spicy flavors. It’s a convenient spice blend for seasoning taco meat or other Mexican-inspired dishes.

Description

Taco Seasoning is a dry mix of spices including chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, garlic and onion powders, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper. The combination develops a warm, slightly smoky base with aromatic herbal and savory notes, highlighted by light heat from the red pepper flakes.

This seasoning can be blended and stored for convenient use when preparing tacos, seasoned proteins, vegetables, or beans. The proportions provide mild to moderate heat.

Adjustments can be made to suit dietary preferences, such as omitting the crushed red pepper for a milder version or reducing salt for a low sodium option.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin ground
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
  • teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together. Store in a small air-tight container.

Notes

  • For a milder seasoning, omit the crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Reduce or omit salt to decrease sodium content.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 3Tablespoons Calories 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 7.5g (3%) Protein 1.5g (3%) Fat 1.5g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Sodium 1950mg (81%) Potassium 214mg (5%) Fiber 3.9g (16%) Sugar 1.1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 3Tablespoons
Calories 39kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 7.5g 3%
Protein 1.5g 3%
Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Sodium 1950mg 81%
Potassium 214mg 5%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Sugar 1.1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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