Simple Taco Seasoning

Make this simple taco seasoning from scratch in under five (5) minutes! This recipe is easy and quick to make. A perfect spice blend worthy of your pantry and full of flavour.

This homemade taco seasoning mix is versatile. You can use the taco mix for various recipes: taco meat or chicken, quesadillas chicken, potatoes, soups, ground beef and rice dishes. In my own opinion, it is better than store-bought. Learn how to make the best homemade taco recipe today!

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Taco Seasoning Ingredients

Cumin

Paprika: you can use smoked or sweet paprika.

Garlic granules

Dried oregano

Chilli powder: this is recommended to give the taco mix some heat. You can substitute with black pepper if you prefer a mild taco seasoning.  

Onion powder

Chilli flakes (optional)

Salt

How To Make Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning

Add all the dry ingredients; cumin, garlic, paprika, onion powder, oregano, chilli powder and salt into a dry jar, cover with an airtight lid and give it a good shake until the spice is well blended.
Transfer into a dry spice jar or airtight container.

How to Store Taco Mix

For later use, you should store this homemade taco seasoning mix for up to 6 months. Take note of the expiry dates of the different spices used because that will determine how long to keep the taco mix.

Tips

• Adjust the pepper in your taco mix to suit your taste.
• Ensure you keep it in a dry cupboard and away from direct sunlight.
• You can add cornflour to the taco mix if you prefer.
• Use the smoked paprika for a more intense flavour.

Recipe

Simple Taco Seasoning

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Make this simple taco seasoning from scratch in under five (5) minutes! This recipe is easy and quick to make. A perfect spice blend worthy of your pantry and full of flavour.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Homemade spices

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4 tablespoons

Calories 70 kcal

Equipment

• Spice jar

Ingredients

  

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• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic granules
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
• ¼ salt to taste

Instructions

 

• Add all the dry ingredients; cumin, garlic, paprika, onion powder, oregano, chilli powder and salt into a dry jar, cover with an airtight lid and give it a good shake until the spice is well blended.
• Transfer into a dry spice jar or airtight container.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 177mgPotassium: 385mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3366IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 7mg

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