Homemade Taco Seasoning
I've been buying those taco seasoning packets to make tacos for years. Even though I buy the reduced salt version, I'm sure it still contains way too much salt as well as all kinds of other mystery ingredients that I don't need to be eating. So I decided I'd try something different and make my own homemade taco seasoning. I found several pins on Pinterest for homemade taco seasoning and I decided to combine all of the recipes I found to make one master mix. The result was pretty good! Certainly less salt, but the heat from the chili flakes made up for that and kept the tacos from being bland. I didn't think this taco mix made our tacos too spicy, but you can always reduce the amount of chili flakes you use. I'm not entirely sure if making your own taco seasoning is a cheaper or more economical solution to buying the seasoning packets since buying spices can be expensive. Luckily, I already had all these spices so I didn't have to spend a small fortune. Even if this homemade taco seasoning isn't less expensive, it still probably has less salt and I know exactly what went into my seasoning mix (no mystery ingredients or things I can't pronounce!)
Yield: 1 serving
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Up your taco game with this custom blend of spices.
prep time: 5 MINScook time: total time: 5 mins
ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
instructions
- Mix all the spices together in a small bowl. Store in an air tight container.
- To make tacos, just brown one pound of ground beef and add this seasoning mix with 3/4 cup of water.
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If using the mix later, store it in an airtight container. I used an empty spice bottle which worked perfectly!
So much better to make these seasonings yourself; without all the additives. Blessings, Catherine
ReplyDeleteI've been making my own taco seasoning for a while now - so much better in so many ways.
ReplyDeleteI love that making your own taco seasoning is better for you and costs less! Win-win. Pinned ya!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great spice to have on hand! :)
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I so will try your Taco Seasoning, It looks very good and I'm sure healthier than the package mixes. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!
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Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
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I love homemade taco seasoning. I usually make a big batch but it still seems to go so quickly!
ReplyDeleteI love this! This is a great way to eliminate any additional processing or chemicals. Plus, I love tacos so this is perfect and can even double in burritos.
ReplyDeleteI am going to have to make this taco seasoning! I love anything tasty that I can add a little extra spice to! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I am teaming up with another great blog, www.2catsandchloe.com for our first-ever Celebrate Southern link up on October 7th. Like this taco seasoning recipe, we would love for you to join in on our southern-inspired link up! I hope you can join us!
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J @ A Hot Southern Mess
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Taco seasoning is nice to have... and nice to make on your own. Thank you for the recipe. :)
ReplyDeletelove this. how would you make a bigger batch of your seasons could you send it to my email. ladylightbuld@hotmail.com. thank you debi
ReplyDeletehow would you double this. sounds very good and less cost. ladylightbuld@hotmal.com
ReplyDeleteTo double the recipe, just add twice as much of each ingredient.
DeleteI have to pin this. I hate buying all the preservative filled ones!
ReplyDeleteShelley
I like knowing what is in what I am eating. This is a recipe I will have to try. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this! Homemade is always the best. Pinned. It is so fun to party with you. Thank you. I hope to see you at our party on Monday at 7 pm. http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
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I love our homemade taco seasoning mix. I make it up in big batches to fill a half-pint jar and then it's ready to use in whatever recipes I want it for. I use it for more than tacos... I add it to tomato sauce for enchilladas or for pizza sauce and homemade chili I add some oregano.and basil along with the spice mix.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a smart idea! I love it!
DeleteWhat a great idea. I use so much taco seasoning I need to start making my own. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
ReplyDeleteThis is so much healthier than the store bought kind. And to think it is so easy to make. I pinned so I can remember. Thanks for sharing this with us at the Creative Style Linkup!
ReplyDeleteI need to start making this. It doesn't look hard or scary at all and my son loves taco seasoned things. Thanks for the recipe and linking up to Show Me Saturday!
ReplyDeletemm I love seeing spice blends like this. I usually just toss in whatever looks/smells good, but it would be easier to just have this on hand. Thanks for sharing at Weekend Bites
ReplyDeletePinned this...I hate all the chemicals in the store bought mix. Thanks for bringing it by Weekend Bites.
ReplyDeleteI made this the other day...OMG is it sooo much better than store bought packets. My daughter, who is 6, even made a comment about how "they were the best tacos I have ever made"! Thanks for linking this up to Totally Terrific Tuesday Link party!! :) So yummy!
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Have a great weekend!
Jess
Everybody at our house thought this taco seasoning mix was delicious too! So glad you liked it! :)
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