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March 7, 2015 2 Comments

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe

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Making your own homemade seasoning mixes is super simple. It can save you money and it’s just kinda fun to make things from scratch…..gives you a good ‘ol “I’m a pioneer,” feeling you just can’t get anywhere else. 

I love to make this Taco Seasoning Mix in a big batch and keep it on hand for Taco soup, Taco’s, Lentil Taco’s and anything else I want to add a little southwestern flare too.

I recently used this mix in a Skillet Taco Spaghetti Recipe that I’ll be posting soon. It was awesome and soooo easy! Easy as in, Hamburger Helper Easy.

I found this recipe years ago on allrecipes.com. It’s a keeper!

I store this mix in a Ziploc bag in my spice drawer and add 2 tbsp + 3/4 tsp of the mix in place of a taco seasoning packet when one is called for.

This recipe makes the equivalent of three taco seasoning packets.

I also love this Recipe for How to make your own Fajita Seasoning Mix. It taste great in all things Fajita!

how to make fajita seasoning mix

Here is the Taco Seasoning Recipe!

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
Use this mix anytime a taco seasoning packet is called for. One packet is equivalent to 2 tablespoons +3/4 tsp of this homemade mix.
Author: All Recipes
Recipe type: Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 3
Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp + 1½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1½ tsp paprika, can use smoked paprika if you like the smokey flavor it gives
  • ¾ tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp onion powder
  • ¾ tsp oregano
  • ¼-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine all spices and mix well until completely combined. Store in an airtight container or in a Ziploc bag.
  2. Use 2 tbsp + ¾ tsp of mix in place of a regular size taco seasoning packet
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Enjoy!

Keep it Real!!!

Maria

 

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2 Comments

  1. Winnie

    March 16, 2016 at 10:11 am

    I can’t wait to try this as I need low sodium seasonings due to bp issues, and now I can make my own and adjust the salt. Thank you!

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    • Maria

      March 16, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      Yay! For homemade seasonings. Hope you like it. 🙂

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