Taco Seasoning Recipe

We are so excited for you to try this DIY Taco Seasoning recipe. Once you see how easy it is, you will stop buying it at the grocery store. We love making this and it is super easy. The flavor is amazing and we all love it in many different dishes.

All of the recipes turn out great using this homemade taco seasoning mix. Homemade seasoning blends just taste better. I can easily use more or less of a seasoning and I know exactly what I am adding to the blend. Making this Taco seasoning blend is easy to make and simple to store. You may even like this Pizza Seasoning or Homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe.

What is Taco Seasoning Made of?

This taco seasoning blend is made up of easy to find spices at the store. This Mexican blend of spices usually combines the following flavors:

• Chili powder
• Ground Cumin
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Salt
• Black Pepper
• Salt
• Smoked Paprika
• Cayenne or Red Pepper Flakes

My favorite part of this recipe is that I know exactly what is in this taco seasoning and the spices are naturally gluten-free.

You won’t find any extra ingredients or additives since you are making this at home. Also this spice blend tastes amazing together. If you are trying to watch you salt intake, you can easily use garlic powder instead.

If you are sensitive to spice, reduce the cayenne pepper or leave it out all together.

Ingredients

• Chili Powder – We use regular chili powder but you can also use ancho chili powder or chipotle chili powder
• Ground Cumin – Adds unique to the seasoning blend
• Onion Powder – For more of a onion flavor, add in minced onion
• Garlic Salt – Garlic powder can be substituted for Garlic Salt
• Smoked Paprika – You can use regular paprika
• Cayenne or Red Pepper Flakes – Adds a hint of spice

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Variations

• Salt – To reduce the sodium in the taco seasoning, you can omit the salt or use less of it. You can also use sea salt or pink salt instead of regular salt.
• Mild Taco Seasoning – We like to add in cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes but if you prefer a mild seasoning, you can easily omit this seasoning.
• Extra Heat – If you like a more spicier taco seasoning, increase the cayenne pepper.
• Dried Oregano – Oregano is another great option to add to this seasoning blend.

How to Make Taco Seasoning

This is so easy. All you do is mix all the ingredients including the garlic powder and onion powder up in a jar. It is that easy to make homemade taco seasoning.

• Step 1 – Mix all the seasonings in a small bowl.

• Step 2 – Transfer to a jar and store in a cool, dark place.

• Step 3 – When you need taco seasoning, use 2 Tablespoons for a pound of meat or chicken.

You are going to love having taco seasoning to use for all your recipes. It is so handy having this at home and you will save a ton of time and money.

How Much Taco Seasoning to Use

Simply use 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning instead of a seasoning packet in a pound of ground meat or chicken. When add it to our ground beef or ground turkey, I like to add in a cup of water to combine with the seasoning.

It is that easy – one quick step and you have it ready to use it in any of your favorite recipes.

How Long Should a Dry Rub Sit on Chicken

When applying the taco seasoning as a dry rub on the chicken, allow time for it to marinate on the chicken. We recommend for at least an hour and up to 12 hours. While the chicken is marinating keep it in the refrigerator.

Dry rub is the perfect option to allow chicken to marinate overnight or all day to add so much flavor.

More Ways to Use Taco Seasoning Mix

There are many ways to use this Homemade Taco Seasoning. Yes, it is great when you are making pound of ground beef, steak fajita’s or chicken fajita’s. But I have used it in many other ways and it came out so amazing.

• Soup – If you are making a taco soup or a enchilada soup, add this seasoning. It gives it so much flavor. We love using it in all our taco soup recipes.
• Marinate – Add a dry rub to your chicken breast, shrimp, steak and use this taco seasoning. This is a great dry rub when grilling, baking or sauteing meat. It adds so much flavor and can easily be customized.
• Roast Vegetables – Spice up your vegetables and sprinkle a tablespoon or two on your vegetables before putting in the oven. We have even used this taco seasoning in black beans or cauliflower rice.
• Mixed in a Dip – We love adding a tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning in our Taco Dip.

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