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    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

    BY: Courtney PUBLISHED: Apr 20, 2020 2 Comments UPDATED ON: Apr 20, 2020

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    This pantry staple Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix is the perfect recipe for tacos or adding Mexican seasoning to any recipe. 

    taco seasoning mix in a glass spice jar with seasoning on a spoon with green napkin  

    Taco seasoning can be loaded with sodium and even MSG and preservatives. We do not purchase seasoning mixes aside from everything, but the bagel seasoning from Trader Joe’s, that stuff is so good! When you make your seasoning mixes, you can control the amount of sodium and the amount of heat/spice in a recipe. Also, many seasonings mixes may contain gluten, as long as you use gluten-free ingredients, your seasoning mixes can be completely gluten-free.

    TACO SEASONING MIX RECIPE

    • Chili Powder
    • Oregano
    • Garlic, granulated 
    • Onion, granulated
    • Paprika
    • Cumin
    • Pepper
    • Kosher Salt – Do not use table salt; if you use table salt, it will be too much since it’s smaller than Kosher salt.
    • Cayenne Powder – optional, this will add more heat to the seasoning mix.

    HOW TO MAKE TACO SEASONING MIX

    homemade taco seasoning mix on a spoon and marble slab

     

    In a large bowl, combine all of the taco seasoning ingredients.

    Once the seasonings are thoroughly combined, pour into your desired container.

    We like to upcycle using an empty spice bottle or mason jar.

    RECIPES USING TACO SEASONING MIX:

    • Mexican Black Beans
    • Taco Sauce Recipe
    • Vegan Cauliflower Tacos with Mushrooms
    • Black Bean Tacos

    You can easily double, triple, or make as much as you want. It’s great to have in the house ready to go, but it’s also great for gift giving. I love buying a lot of bulk spices and I’ll make about 4-5 batches and give 2-3 away to family and friends. You could even give it away in small little mason jars. Everyone loves this seasoning mix.

    homemade taco seasoning mix in a glass spice jar with seasoning on a spoon with green napkin

    RECIPE NOTES:

    • Make sure you use spices and seasonings that do not contain gluten or have cross-contamination to keep this gluten-free.
    • To add more heat, you can use cayenne powder.
    • If you need to substitute table salt for kosher salt, we usually use 1/4 of the amount and then add more if needed.
    • This DIY taco seasoning mix is excellent for your use, but it’s also is great for gift giving!
    homemade taco seasoning mix on a spoon and marble slab

    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

    Author: Courtney
    This pantry staple Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix is the perfect recipe for tacos or adding Mexican seasoning to any recipe. 
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 24kcal
    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: homemade taco seasoning, taco seasoning, taco seasoning mix
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    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons chili powder
    • 2 tablespoons oregano
    • 2 teaspoons garlic granules
    • 1 tablespoon onion granules
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 2 tablespoons cumin
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons pepper
    • 2 tablespoons kosher salt

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl combine all of the taco seasoning ingredients and stir to combine.
    • Once the seasonings are completely combined, pour into your desired container.

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    Notes

    • To add more heat you can use cayenne powder.
    • If you need to substitute table salt for kosher salt we usually use 1/4 of the amount and then add more if needed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1451mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1178IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
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    The nutritional information is automatically calculated and can vary based ingredients and products used. If the nutrition numbers are important for you we recommend calculating them yourself.

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    POSTED IN: Recipes Seasoning Mixes chili powder cumin garlic onion oregano paprika taco seasoning

    About Courtney

    Fruit and Veggie lover. I love making produce fun and delicious, not to mention taking tons of pictures in the process! :-)

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    1. Taya

      October 28, 2023 at 3:09 pm

      How much mix should one use per lb of meat?

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      • Courtney

        October 28, 2023 at 3:15 pm

        We use 2 tablespoons per pound of meat. 🙂

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