Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning (Print version)

A quick, customizable taco seasoning blend with chili powder, cumin, paprika, and spices for rich flavor.

# What you need:

→ Spices

01 - 2 tablespoons chili powder
02 - 1 tablespoon ground cumin
03 - 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon sea salt

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine all spices and salt.
02 - Whisk or stir until evenly mixed.
03 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.
04 - Add 2–3 tablespoons of the mix per 1 pound of meat or vegetables. Adjust salt to taste.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • You probably have every single spice in your cabinet right now, so no special grocery trip needed
  • Mixing your own means you control exactly how much salt and heat goes into your family food
  • This costs about one third of those tiny store packets and tastes infinitely better
02 -
  • The very first time I made this I accidentally used garlic salt instead of garlic powder and it was essentially inedible
  • Smoked paprika is absolutely worth buying specifically for this recipe, it changes the entire flavor profile
03 -
  • Toast your cumin seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before grinding if you want an even deeper, more authentic flavor
  • Write the date on your jar so you know exactly when it is time to mix up a fresh batch

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