I have been meaning to make my own taco seasoning for years and now that I have been making it for awhile, I cannot believe it took me this long! This should have been a given for me a long time, since I already use a lot of herbs and spices, it was just a matter of putting them together. Not only do I love how easy homemade taco seasoning is to prepare, but I love that I have control over what ingredients go into the seasoning. If you have ever read the ingredients on the back of a prepared taco seasoning packet, then you know exactly what I mean. And if you haven’t yet, do yourself a favor and check it out next time you’re at the grocery store.
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After tinkering with a few combinations, this was the mixture I liked the best. The following recipe is a bit on the zesty side, so feel free to change it up a bit to your tastes. This recipe makes about 3 Tablespoons, which is approximately the same as a regular packet of taco seasoning.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon Chili Powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Red Crushed Pepper Flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients. Then, store in an airtight container (or see my shortcut below).
Tip: I love to keep things as simple as possible. It seems like I’m always crunched for time, so if I can eliminate a step or two without sacrificing taste, I am tickled. When I make my own seasonings, I lay out all the ingredients on the counter at the same time and use a standard set of measuring spoons. When I prepare the mix, I don’t mix them in a bowl, I skip that step. I put all the ingredients directly into a spice container and once I’ve added all the ingredients, I put the lid on tight and shake the container. It mixes great using this method and it’s all ready to go.
