5 from 204 votes
Taco Seasoning (Better Than Store-Bought)
This homemade Taco Seasoning mixes chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, kosher salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. It provides a balanced blend of warm, smoky, and savory spices suitable for seasoning ground beef or other taco fillings.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
46 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- red pepper flakes optional, or cayenne pepper, pinch
Instructions
- Mix all the spices together in a bowl. Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
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Notes
- You can multiply the batch to make more and store it for up to one year in an airtight container.
- Use about two tablespoons of this seasoning per pound of ground beef when cooking tacos.
- Onion powder is omitted intentionally, assuming fresh onions are used in recipes; add if preferred.
- For additional spice blends, consider trying the accompanying brisket dry rub recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
46kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
1300mg
(54%)
Potassium
228mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2940IU
(59%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 46kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1300mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2940IU | 59% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.