Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
An Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe can be made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Donโt limit yourself to just a normal taco with this recipe. This isnโt a seasoning just for ground beef which most think of for tacos.
This seasoning is also good for other recipes such as Fajitas, Chicken Nachos, or Taco Soup. I love making my own spice and seasoning mixes so I can control things like being too hot or spicy, or even the salt level.
This is a great combination flavors for any of your Mexican or Tex-Mex recipes. Double or triple the recipe to have this on hand.
What you need to make this Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika โ make sure itโs smoked
- 1 Teaspoon Oregano
- ยฝ Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper โ optional for me
- ยผ Teaspoon Salt
Directions for making an Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Place all ingredients in a jar or bowl and mix well.
Store in an airtight jar or spice jar.
Can be stored for up to 9 months. Use as needed.
A few extra tips and ideas for the best Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
After making the recipe as listed, alter it to your own taste โ more or less garlic powder
Want it a bit spicier with a kick โ add a dash of crushed red peppers
Did you know you can add a bit of cornstarch to your meat, and it will make the seasoning stick to the meat better for extra flavor.
A packet of store-bought taco seasoning is usually about 3 โ 4 Tablespoons.
Start with 2 โ 3 Tablespoons of Homemade Taco Seasoning then add more if needed.
Think about whatโs coming up โ the holidays and homemade gifts
This Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning would make great gifts. Print off a list of ingredients and ideas to use and attach to a mason jar. Even decorate it a bit for each holiday.
Keep a large amount of this made up to make a quick gift.
What about a welcome gift for the teachers for Back To School?
Hereโs a few recipes which would pair well with your Tacos or other Mexican dishes.
Hereโs a few of my favorite products to use or have on hand in my kitchen.
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Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
An Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning
Recipe can be made with ingredients you probably already have in your
pantry.ย Donโt limit yourself to just a normal taco with this
recipe.ย This isn't a seasoning just for ground beef which most think of
for tacos.
Ingredients
- โข 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- โข 2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
- โข 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
- โข 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
- โข 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika โ make sure itโs smoked
- โข 1 Teaspoon Oregano
- โข ยฝ Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper โ optional for me
- โข ยผ Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a jar or bowl and mix well.
Store in an airtight jar or spice jar.
Can be stored for up to 9 months. Use as needed.
Notes
After making the recipe as listed, alter it to your own taste โ more or less garlic powder
Want it a bit spicier with a kick โ add a dash of crushed red peppers
Did you know you can add a bit of cornstarch to your meat, and it will make the seasoning stick to the meat better for extra flavor.
A packet of store-bought taco seasoning is usually about 3 โ 4 Tablespoons.
Start with 2 โ 3 Tablespoons of Homemade Taco Seasoning then add more if needed.
Think about whatโs coming up โ the holidays and homemade gifts
This Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning would make great gifts.ย Print off a list of ingredients and ideas to use and attach to a mason jar.ย Even decorate it a bit for each holiday.
Keep a large amount of this made up to make a quick gift.ย
What about a welcome gift for the teachers for Back To School?
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Happy Travels,
Rosemary
