This easy homemade taco seasoning recipe is all natural and full of flavor! It only takes a few minutes to mix up the spices you may already have on hand.
Think taco magic is only possible with that good ol’ pre-made taco seasoning pack? Think again! try that Homemade Taco Seasoning! It tastes amazing and is all natural: none of those preservatives or additives found in store-bought spice blends. Another benefit of homemade seasoning: you can control the salt! Oftentimes, packaged taco seasoning contains a lot of salt, but here’s how you can tweak it to your liking. Alex and I have been making taco seasoning for years: here’s our main recipe!
How to make taco seasoning
This easy taco seasoning recipe comes together in just minutes! All you have to do is mix these spices (which you may already have on hand):
- chili powder
- cumin powder
- paprika
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- Dried oregano
- salt and black pepper
A great way to use spices!
This taco seasoning mix is a great way to use up spices before they get stale. The shelf life of most spices is 8 months to 1 year (see this table), after which they begin to lose their flavor and potency. If you have odds and ends to use, try making this spice blend.
If your spice drawer or spice cabinet is always messy and cluttered like ours, head over to How to Organize Your Spices…The Minimalist Way. It’s a useful way to keep track of your spices.
How long to keep homemade taco seasoning
You can store your homemade taco seasoning mix in an airtight container 6 months to 1 year. The fresher the better of course! And it might not be long after you try it. This easy taco seasoning recipe is the main ingredient in our lentil tacos, a favorite of our friends and family. They always ask us to “make those lentil tacos!” »
Ways to use taco seasoning
There are so many ways to use this taco seasoning mix, and it’s not just with taco meat! Here are some recipe ideas where you can use it:
- Natural Lentil Tacos! Add great flavor to all your taco recipes.
- Macaroni and Cheese Stir in some macaroni and cheese for an exciting new flavor.
- Scrambled Eggs The addition of scrambled eggs makes this dish a whole new dish.
- Tofu Scramble Use this spice blend to boost flavor.
- Refried Beans or Refried Black Beans Just a pinch adds flavor to the beans.
- Sweet Potato Hash Browns Sprinkle over hash browns for a Mexican twist.
- Instant Pot Rice or Rice Toss in Rice with Olive Oil for Mexican Flavored Rice.
- Quinoa or Instant Pot Quinoa Like rice but with quinoa.
- Veggie Quesadilla Sprinkle the insides of a quesadilla for a splash of flavor.
- Roasted Broccoli or Grilled Broccoli Freshen up roasted veggies with a sprinkle or two!
This taco seasoning recipe is…
Vegetarian, gluten free, vegan, plant based, dairy free, naturally sweetened, refined sugar free, low carb and keto.
The description
This easy homemade taco seasoning recipe is all natural and full of flavor! It only takes a few minutes to prepare using spices you may already have on hand.
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- ½ tbsp paprika
- ½ tbsp dried oregano
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tbsp onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
- Whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl. Transfer to an airtight container or jar. Store in a cool, dry place for 6 months to 1 year.
- Category: pantry
- Method: Mixed
- Kitchen: Mexican
Keywords: taco seasoning, homemade taco seasoning, mexican seasoning, how to make taco seasoning
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Last update: April 2020
