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Looking to add some excitement to your Taco Tuesday? Look no further than this easy-to-make HOMEMADE taco seasoning recipe! With just a few simple ingredients like garlic powder, ground cumin, chili pepper, and paprika, you can create a versatile seasoning that’s perfect for tacos, veggies, seafood, rice, and more. This seasoning mix is a must-have for any pantry and is sure to make your taste buds dance with joy!

Why You’ll Love This Taco Seasoning

🌮 This taco seasoning recipe is effortless and can be prepared quickly. It is versatile and can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes such as tacos, seafood, vegetables, and rice. You can use it to create a delectable steak rub, flavorful crispy taco wings, or even a tangy vinaigrette.

🌮 You can increase the recipe quantity by two or three times, store it in an airtight container, and use it whenever you want to enjoy a delicious feast.

🌮 Are you tired of bland and unhealthy store-bought taco seasoning? Why not spice up your life with some homemade goodness? Not only is it healthier, but you’ll also save money and savor the delicious taste of your customized blend without any cheap fillers!

Ingredients in Homemade Taco Seasoning:

Dark Chili powder – dark chili powder is made specifically from ancho chilies and has a sweeter, smokier flavor and a deeper color than regular chili powder.
Ground cumin – accentuates the sweetness
Smoky paprika – enhances flavors
Cayenne pepper – brings the heat
Onion powder – enhances flavor
Dried oregano – I prefer Mexican oregano in my seasoning. Regular oregano can be used.
Garlic powder – enhances flavor
Red pepper flakes – add some heat to the seasoning.
Sea salt – Fine salt is used to season, increasing the flavor of food with less salt because it is a stronger salt.
Ground black pepper – enhances flavor and spice.

How to Make Homemade Taco Seasoning:

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
Store taco seasoning in an airtight container.

Use 2 tablespoons of seasoning for every pound of cooked ground beef, and 1/2 cup of water to incorporate the seasoning into the meat for tacos.

Taco seasoning isn’t just for Tacos

Chicken strips – add a couple of teaspoons to your flour mixture before frying or baking strips.

Taco Spaghetti – My grandkid’s favorite …Place cooked spaghetti pasta in a large bowl, then sauce mixed with 2 tbsp of taco seasoning, and mozzarella cheese, stir to combine. Place spaghetti mixture into a casserole dish, top with more mozzarella cheese. Bake for 30 minutes at 350° F

Taco Burgers – Add to ground beef mixture when making hamburger patties. Add 3 tbsps. for a pound of ground beef.

Meat – Taco seasoning added to chicken for taco salad

Taco Rub – Taco seasoning is a great rub for grilling steaks, chicken or seafood.

Taco Sloppy Joe – I add seasoning to my sloppy joe mixture…so delicious!

Storing

Store in an airtight container or spice jar, in a cool, dry place up to 6 months.

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