Homemade Taco Seasoning

glass bowl with spoon and taco seasoning.

Course: Main Course, Sauces and Condiments

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: servings

Calories: 22cal

Author: Ashley Fehr

Make your own homemade Taco Seasoning with this simple recipe! It's healthier than the store-bought stuff, saves money, and is perfect for all types of Mexican recipes.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ tablespoon cumin
½ tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon onion powder
½ tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Stir together all ingredients.
Store in a dry, cool place until ready to use, or add 1-2 tablespoons to each pound of meat.

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Notes

Optional additions:

Brown sugar: I like to add a touch of brown sugar to this mix for a little sweetness, especially for chicken or pork tacos (and serve with a fruity salsa). However, I find the sugar clumps with storage so I'll do this just before adding to the meat:
Cayenne: for extra kick, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the mix.

Make a larger batch:

This recipe makes roughly 1/3 cup or enough for 2-4 pounds of meat (depending on how much you add to each batch according to your preferences). You can easily make a larger batch by multiplying each ingredient -- multiply times 3 to make one cup of seasoning.

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