DIY Taco Seasoning Recipe
How to Make DIY Taco Seasoning Recipe
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I love Taco Seasoning! It’s not JUST for Tacos! I use this to add a little zip to items likes soups and casseroles. This tastes delicious as a rub before grilling chicken or steak!!
Why make your own taco seasoning? First of all it’s VERY cheap to make. You can make tons of it for just pennies! Second, you can adjust it to your own liking.. spicy, mild etc. I usually reduce the salt for our family! You most likely have all of the ingredients on hand already!
I often make up a triple batch so I have some on hand whenever I need it
DIY Taco Seasoning Recipe
I love Taco Seasoning! It’s not JUST for Tacos! I use this to add a little zip to items likes soups and casseroles. This tastes delicious as a rub before grilling chicken or steak!!
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 Tablespoon Cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 Teaspoon Oregano
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Store in an airtight container.
To Use:
- For tacos add 2 Tablespoons (or to taste) to 1 pound of cooked ground meat (I add diced onions into the meat).
- Add 1/2 cup water and simmer until most of the water has evaporated.
- Store for up to 6 months in a cool dry place.
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DIY Taco Seasoning Mix
Thanks for the great recipe. We love taco seasoning on beef and chicken for various recipes. Going to pin it too!
Diana C
Did you know that Cayenne Pepper is a chili? Same as jalapeno is a chili. … and then you tell me to add some chili powder. Which variety? Habanero? Jalapeno? Dulce Dolor? This is frustrating.
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“Chili Powder” is a blend. Different brands use different peppers, so you may have to experiment with several brands to suit your taste. If a recipe calls for “chili powder”, that’s what they’re talking about, as evidenced by the different line item for cayenne and for red pepper flakes.
This is great and for those of us watching our salt, just leave it out. My friend has a garlic allergy and loves this as she can just make it without the garlic. Great stuff
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I made taco meat using this seasoning and it was really good! However, my family thought it was too “spicy”. (I have to totally disagree with them) What spices do you suggest reducing (and to what measurment) to make it less “spicy” without sacrificing the flavor. Thanks!
To reduce the spice in this recipe I would suggest adding less red pepper flakes and skip the cayenne pepper if you used any.
Big family , so thanks for this. It will be so helpful.
Thanks
Merry Christmas!!!!
Awesome! :) Merry Christmas to you too!
I had made this recipe a few months ago (enough to fill a 800ml jar) and finished it off tonight. The family loves it. I added dried chives to the mix to round it out. Thanks for sharing. I’ll be remaking this tonight.
I’m glad to hear that your family loves it! Mine too!
Did you use this Taco Seasoning mix in your Dorito Taco Salad instead of a taco seasoning pkg from the supermarket? Want to try this salad. It sounds really good.
I’ve used both with great results! If I have the taco seasoning on hand I just use that because it’s easy. :)
I just wish you could offer an alternative to bottled salad dressing since it has so much salt and preservatives. Also could you offer a meat-free substitution for all your recipes? Love your recipes.