Taco Seasoning Recipe

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4.9

76 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    3 mins

  • Total Time

    3 mins

  • Servings

    1 2 tablespoons

  • Calories

    46 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Taco Seasoning Recipe

This homemade taco seasoning combines chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic and onion powders, oregano, paprika, and black pepper to create a balanced blend of warm, savory spices. The seasoning mix works well to season ground meats or vegetables, infusing them with classic taco flavor without added preservatives. It's a flexible blend for enhancing Mexican-inspired dishes at home.

Description

The Taco Seasoning Recipe blends eight common spices to yield a flavorful, well-rounded seasoning. Chili powder provides a mild heat and smoky warmth, while cumin adds an earthy, aromatic base. Salt, garlic powder, and onion powder offer foundational savory notes, balancing the blend. Dried oregano contributes a herbal sharpness, and paprika adds a subtle sweetness and color. Black pepper adds a gentle bite to finish.

Stirring the spices together creates a versatile dry mix ready to be added to ground beef, chicken, or vegetable dishes for a classic taco taste. The seasoning can be stored dry in an airtight container for 6 months to a year, maintaining its flavor when kept in a cool, dry place.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground

Instructions

  1. Stir together the chili powder, cum, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Store dry in an airtight container or use immediately.
  3. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

  • Store the taco seasoning mix in an airtight container away from moisture and heat for optimal freshness up to one year.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 46kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 2462mg (103%) Potassium 191mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Vitamin A 2865IU (57%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 46 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 46kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 2462mg 103%
Potassium 191mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Vitamin A 2865IU 57%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

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

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