Mexican Taco Seasoning
Homemade taco seasoning is very easy to make and uses simple pantry staple ingredients. This recipe is flavorful and a great substitute for a commercial taco seasoning blend. Making your own seasoning blends allows you to customize adding a little more of your favorite ingredient. Creating something that's exactly what you like is better than any store-brought variation.
Ingredients
- 1½ tbsp (12 g) chili powder
- 2¼ tsp (5 g) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (4 g) paprika
- 1 tsp (6 g) salt
- 1 tsp (2 g) ground black pepper
- ½ tsp (~1 g) dried oregano
- ½ tsp (2 g) onion powder
- ½ tsp (2 g) garlic powder
- ¼ tsp (~1 g) crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add all the ingredients. Rub oregano and crushed red pepper between your fingers to crush prior to adding them to the bowl. Give the mix a good stir until well combined. Use the back of a spoon to break up any lumps and /or use a small strainer. Taste the mixture and increase slightly any preferred spice or herb.TIP: Stir the mixture well before adding it a dish particularly after the mixture has settled.
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Notes
Storing Seasoning:
Store spice mix in an airtight container for up to several months. Keep in mind that the seasoning mix should keep as long as the expiration dates on the individual seasoning bottles. Thus, the newer and fresher the individual seasonings, the longer the mix will keep.
Usage Suggestions:
Use it in your favorite meat and vegetable Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, chili con carne, beans, and chilis. Add it to soups, stews, and casseroles for additional flavor. Rub it on meat and vegetables before grilling or roasting. Dust it on popcorn, French fries, or sweet potato fries. Add it to sour cream, Greek yogurt, bean, or cheese dips.