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Here’s how to make taco seasoning with a few common herbs and spices. The best thing: taco seasoning is super-flexible. Omit some spices or add others in depending on what you like and what’s on hand in your kitchen.
Tinker with your homemade blend to get the exact taste your family craves.
Ingredients for the seasoning
- Chili Powder, any type, any brand
- Ground Cumin
- Paprika, regular, sweet, or smoked
- Garlic powder (or use fresh, minced garlic in your recipe)
- Onion powder or onion granules
- Dried oregano; Mexican oregano prerrably
- Salt & pepper
How to make taco seasoning
- Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
- Store for up to 6 months in a cool dry place.
Tips for making homemade taco seasoning
- Switch out the paprika for a more distinctive taco seasoning. You can substitute smoked paprika or hot paprika. If you’re using either of these alternates, reduce the paprika amount from two teaspoons to one since they have more distinctive flavors.
- Add ground cayenne pepper to bring the heat. Start with a scant ¼ teaspoon and increase to taste.
- Experiment with ground coriander. It is another common seasoning in Mexican cuisine. Try three teaspoons in this mix to add depth.
- Try substituting specific types of chili powder for the generic kind. This includes ground chipotle or ground ancho powder. It’s not commonly known, but the spice labeled “Chili Powder” is actually a mix of spices, including a specific powdered chili, like chipotle or ancho and other herbs like cumin, oregano, and garlic.
recipes with taco seasoning:
- Taco Stuffed Peppers
- Chicken Burrito Bowl
- Zucchini Enchiladas
- Mexican Chopped Salad
- Huevos Rancheros with Sweet Potatoes
- Chicken Fajita Pasta
Frequently asked questions
Definitely. Chili powder and cumin are probably the two must-have flavors. But if you had to leave the cumin out, you would still get some good flavor. Especially if you have coriander. Experiment!
Consult best-by dates on the jar and keep in mind that fresh spices should be nice and fragrant and have good color. If your oregano has faded from green to gray, pitch it. Old spices do not do their job in a recipe.
It is great to sprinkle on guacamole, over nachos, or use in marinades and dry rubs.
With homemade taco seasoning, there is no reason to have a kit to make delicious tacos at home.
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How to Make Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
- Store for up to 6 months in a cool dry place.
Equipment
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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Best taco seasoning!!!!
Homemade for the win! Thank you!