A jar of homemade Taco Seasoning
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Taco Seasoning Recipe

The next time you're gearing up for taco night, consider bypassing those pre-packaged seasoning mixes and create your very own taco spice blend. This homemade taco seasoning recipe is truly the finest; I've relied on it for years!

Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Servings
32 servings
Calories
8
Mexican, mexican inspired, Tex MexTotal: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoon cumin
  • 3 tablespoon chili powder
  • 3 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and transfer the mixture into a sealed container for storage.

Nutrition Information

8
Calories
0g
Protein
1.5g
Carbs
0g
Fat
0g
Sat. Fat
300mg
Sodium
* Nutrition information is per serving (1 1/4 teaspoons for 2 tacos)

Notes & Tips

  • Use 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons (per 1 lb meat) for 4 servings.
  • This measurement is approx 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt per serving. Diamond Crystal kosher salt is known for its coarser grains compared to the fine grains of table salt. This difference in grain size means that Diamond Crystal kosher salt has less salt by volume than table salt, so you’ll need to use less table salt if substituting.
  • Low Sodium Taco Seasoning: You can also make this a low-sodium seasoning by cutting the salt in half, or leaving it out altogether for a salt-free taco seasoning.
  • *check labels for gluten-free.
  • To replace 1 packet taco seasoning mix (6 servings) use about 2 tablespoons + 1 1/2 teaspoons spice mix.
  • Homemade taco seasoning can be stored for up to 1 to 2 years if it’s kept in a cool, dry place and in a tightly sealed container. However, the flavor of the seasoning can diminish over time, and it’s usually at its peak for the first 6 months.
  • NOTE ABOUT SALT:

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