Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade Taco Seasoning

The Players

• • 1 Tbsp. Chili Powder

  • 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder

  • 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder

  • 1/4 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

  • 1/4 tsp. Dried Oregano

  • 1/2 tsp. Paprika

  • 1 1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin

  • 1 tsp. Sea Salt

  • 1 tsp. Black Pepper (optional)

The How-To

Now for the easy part: mix all the spices together and store in an airtight container. The optional black pepper is to increase the spiciness based on your family’s tastes and preferences. If you don’t like spicy foods, simply leave the black pepper out and/or be sure to adjust that tablespoon of chili powder down.

The amounts listed above make up about 2 Tbsp. of homemade taco seasoning mix — the perfect amount to replace one store bought 1.25oz packet.

If you’re like me, you’ll want to make more of this and store it in your pantry for ease of use next time. So, here’s the recipe quintupled:

• • 1/4 C. plus 1 Tbsp. Chili Powder

  • 1 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder

  • 1 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder

  • 1 1/4 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

  • 1 1/4 tsp. Dried Oregano

  • 2 1/2 tsp. Paprika

  • 2 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin

  • 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Sea Salt

  • 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Black Pepper (optional)

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If you use the quintupled recipe, you’ll measure out 2 Tbsp. of the homemade taco seasoning per pound of meat. Or, if you’re like me, you simply add it to taste.