Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
A five-minute homemade taco seasoning with no fillers, no anti-caking agents, and adjustable salt and heat. One batch replaces about eight store-bought packets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: about 1 cup (8 packet-equivalents)
Ingredients
- ½ cup chili powder
- ¼ cup ground cumin
- 2½ tablespoons paprika
- 1½ tablespoons garlic powder
- 1½ tablespoons onion powder
- 1½ tablespoons dried oregano
- 1½ tablespoons salt (or omit and salt to taste when cooking)
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes or cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients into a bowl or directly into a jar.
- Whisk or shake until the color is completely uniform.
- Store in an airtight jar, labeled with the date.
- Use 2 tablespoons per pound of meat, with ⅓ cup water, simmered 3–5 minutes.
Notes
- Leave out the salt and season the dish instead — more flexible, and you’ll use less overall.
- No cornstarch, so the sauce is thinner. Simmer a minute longer, or add ½ teaspoon cornstarch per 2 tablespoons.
- Naturally gluten-free as long as your chili powder is.
- Best within 6 months. It fades rather than spoils.
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