Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning
Elevate your taco night with this Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning—an all-natural, 5-minute blend of pantry staples that’s big on flavor and free of preservatives. Featuring bold chili powder, smoky paprika, and aromatic cumin, this seasoning mix is perfectly balanced with hints of garlic, onion, and a touch of oregano. Add optional cayenne pepper for a customizable kick of heat! Ideal for seasoning ground meat, poultry, or even roasted vegetables, this versatile spice blend lets you ditch store-bought packets for a fresher, more flavorful alternative. With just one bowl and a whisk, you’ll have a batch ready for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more. Store your homemade mix in an airtight container for up to six months, and enjoy perfectly seasoned dishes any time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (regular or smoked)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Use a whisk or fork to thoroughly mix all the spices together until evenly blended.
Transfer the taco seasoning to an airtight container or spice jar for storage.
Use 1-2 tablespoons of the seasoning per pound of ground meat or as desired for recipes.
Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
58 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1323 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 137 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
