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Taco Seasoning

This homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is completely natural, healthy, and made in 5 minutes with simple spices from your pantry. It's cheaper and tastes better than any packet from the store.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 64 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons ground cumin
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • crushed red pepper flakes , optional

Instructions

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  1. Mix all spices together until well combined. (See note for one single packet recipe).
  2. Use 2 tablespoons in place of one "packet" of taco seasoning, or to season one pound of meat.
  3. Store taco seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, for up to 6 months.

Notes

  • Yield: about 1/2 cup taco seasoning. Serving size: 2 Tablespoons.
  • Yield: about 1/2 cup taco seasoning. Serving size: 2 Tablespoons.
  • For ONE Packet Taco Seasoning replacement: 
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Nutrition Information

Calories 64kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 2575mg (107%) Potassium 401mg (11%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 4981IU (100%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 64

% Daily Value*

Calories 64kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2575mg 107%
Potassium 401mg 9%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 4981IU 100%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 96mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%

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