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The BEST Taco Seasoning Mix
Turn basic spices into an epic taco seasoning in minutes! This DIY mix has the traditional flavors and a little smoky, and 100x better than anything you'll find at the store.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 9 about ½ cup
Calories: 20 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or less if you don’t like it very spicy
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all the seasonings. Transfer the mix to a sealable container or lidded glass jar.
- Use 2 tablespoons for every 1lb of meat.
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Notes
- Make it spicier by using Mexican hot chili powder or ancho chile powder for some of the amounts of the traditional chili powder. You can also increase the amount of red pepper flakes.Make it milder by omitting the red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 tablespoon
Calories
20kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Sodium
382mg
(16%)
Potassium
123mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1362IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9about ½ cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 20kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 382mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1362IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.