Description
This Homemade Taco Seasoning Blend is a vibrant mix of chili powder, cumin, garlic, and other spices that adds authentic Mexican flavor to your tacos and other dishes. It’s easy to make with simple pantry staples, customizable to your heat preference, and perfect for seasoning meats, vegetables, or beans.
Ingredients
Scale
Spices
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Combine Spices: In a small mixing bowl, add the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). This combination forms the flavorful base of your taco seasoning.
- Mix Well: Use a whisk or spoon to thoroughly blend all the ingredients together until evenly combined. This ensures each pinch of seasoning delivers consistent flavor.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample a small amount of the seasoning blend. If desired, adjust the salt or spices to better suit your personal taste preferences, adding more heat or seasoning as needed.
- Store: Transfer the finished seasoning blend into an airtight container. This helps maintain freshness and potency of the spices over time.
- Keep for Future Use: Store the seasoning blend in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. It will stay fresh and flavorful for up to 6 months, making it a convenient staple for quick meal prep.
Notes
- Optional crushed red pepper flakes can be omitted or increased based on your preferred spice level.
- This seasoning blend is versatile and can be used not only for tacos but also in chili, soups, and roasted vegetables.
- Make sure to store in an airtight container to prevent moisture and preserve flavor.
- Adjust salt content to dietary needs or personal taste.
- You can double or triple this recipe to keep a larger batch on hand.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spice Mix
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon (2.3g)
- Calories: 8
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.05g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: taco seasoning, homemade taco seasoning, taco spice mix, Mexican seasoning, chili powder blend, easy taco seasoning
