Description
This Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe offers a quick, flavorful, and customizable blend of spices using pantry staples. Perfect for enhancing tacos, meats, vegetables, and more, it elevates your dishes with a bold, aromatic, and additive-free taste that’s easy to make and adaptable to your preferred heat level.
Ingredients
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Spices
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Measure Your Spices: Gather chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper. Measure each ingredient carefully to maintain balance in flavor.
- Combine in a Bowl: Place all measured spices into a small mixing bowl. Whisk or stir thoroughly to mix evenly, ensuring there are no clumps and the blend is uniform.
- Store for Later Use: Transfer the seasoning mix into an airtight container such as a glass jar or spice shaker. Store it in a cool, dry place until ready to use for taco night or meal prep.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for the most vibrant flavors; spices lose potency over time.
- Make small batches to keep your seasoning fresh and aromatic, ideally using it within one month.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to match your spice tolerance without compromising taste.
- Label your container with the date made to track freshness.
- Use measuring spoons to ensure accurate proportions, especially for first-time use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon
- Calories: 6
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 232mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.02g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.2g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg