It's easy to make homemade taco seasoning. In fact, you may have most of the spices in your kitchen already! Make a batch of this instead of a taco seasoning packet for easy taco meat every time.
14servings
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 5 minutesminutes
Ingredients
½cupchili powder
2teaspoonsgarlic powder
2teaspoonsonion powder
2teaspoonscrushed red pepper
2teaspoonsdried oregano
1Tablespoonpaprika
1Tablespooncumin
1Tablespoonblack pepper
Instructions
To make: Combine all ingredients and mix together.
Store in an airtight jar or container.
To use: Add 1-2 Tablespoons seasoning with ¼ cup water to one pound cooked meat as you would with regular taco seasoning.
The crushed red pepper flakes give a little bit of heat. You can omit if you prefer a very mild taco seasoningIf you have chipotle chili powder or Mexican oregano, these this is the perfect time to put them to use.
Notes
The crushed red pepper flakes give a little bit of heat. You can omit if you prefer a very mild taco seasoningIf you have chipotle chili powder or Mexican oregano, these this is the perfect time to put them to use.