Taco Seasoning Budget Friendly Seasoning for Tacos Burritos
Elevate your taco and burrito nights with this budget-friendly homemade taco seasoning blend that’s flavorful, versatile, and easy to prepare in just 5 minutes! Crafted with pantry staples like chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, and dried oregano, this recipe delivers a robust, smoky-spiced flavor without the need for store-bought packets. Perfect for seasoning ground meat, beans, or roasted veggies, this blend packs the right balance of spice and savoriness, with optional crushed red pepper flakes to add a customizable kick. With no preservatives and a simple list of ingredients, this DIY taco seasoning is an affordable, healthier choice that can be stored for up to 6 months in an airtight container. Great for tacos, burritos, nachos, or even as a dry rub for grilled proteins, this mix will become a staple in your kitchen for quick and delicious Mexican-inspired meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Gather all ingredients and ensure your measuring spoons are clean and dry.
In a small mixing bowl, add chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
Stir the ingredients together thoroughly with a whisk or spoon until evenly mixed.
Transfer the seasoning into an airtight container or spice jar for storage. Label it with the name and date.
Use approximately 2 tablespoons of this seasoning mix per pound of ground meat, beans, or vegetables when cooking tacos or burritos. Adjust to taste.
Store leftover taco seasoning in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months for optimal flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2651 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 355 mg | 8% | |
*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.
