Happy Taco Tuesday! One of my favorite items in my spice cabinet is my homemade taco seasoning. Yeah, you can go to the store and buy the packets of seasoning, but do you know how many preservatives and additives are in them? Instead of buying the “convenient” taco seasoning packets, try making your own.
Go take a quick peek in your spice cabinet. I bet you will see most, if not all, of these ingredients. So why not make your own taco seasoning? You can better control salt intake, avoid those pesky preservatives, and heat up your favorite Mexican dish to your liking.
My favorite meal to use this taco seasoning with is crock pot chicken chili. It’s gluten-free, low-calorie and low-fat, not to mention a perfect match for taco seasoning. But whether it is Taco Tuesday or Fajita Friday, I guarantee this homemade seasoning is a healthier alternative to its store-bought counterpart.
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt*
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes more or less according to taste
Instructions
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Add ingredients to a small bowl and mix together. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
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For cooking, use about 2-3 tablespoons (depending on your taste) per pound of meat.
AJ @ The Dessert Course says
Totally agree – much better to go to a bit of effort and make things yourself than eat the store bought options that are packed with unrecognisable additives. I’ve been craving Mexican food lately so I better bookmark this 🙂
Haley says
I agree, AJ. Give this a try, just as tasty without those suspicious additives…
Jhuls says
Hmm… I’ve been seeing homemade taco seasoning all over YouTube and blogs the past few days! I’ve been thinking of making one, too! Yours looks so tasty and better than the store-bought ones.
Haley says
Thank you, Jhuls!
Transplanted Cook says
Well, since I can’t go to the store here in the UK and pick up packets of taco seasoning, this is just the recipe I need to feed my American cravings for tacos, burittos, enchiladas, and anything TexMex! Thanks for sharing!
Haley says
I’m happy you found this then! Hope it fixes all your cravings:)
Elaine @ foodbod says
Great, my boys will love that, thank you ☺️
Haley says
I’m sure they will!
Sugar n Spice by Radhika says
I only buy those fajita kits for the seasoning.. This looks great! Thanks to you I won’t have to buy them anymore!
Haley says
Yay!
foodbod says
Hi, I’ve mixed up the spices all ready today. Would you marinate chicken in the mix for a while before cooking or add it to the pan as it cooks?
Haley says
I suggest setting aside some of the seasoning to rub the chicken with and then place it directly in the pot. It really doesn’t need marinating… Plenty of flavor!
foodbod says
Okay, fab, thank you ☺️
foodbod says
Lovely!! My boys really enjoyed it on their fajita chicken, thank you ☺️
Haley says
I’m happy they enjoyed it, thank you for trying it out!
bandhnabajaj says
I’ve never made homemade taco seasoning.. Looks easy and delish! Came across your blog through Elaine! 🙂
Haley says
This tastes exactly like the store bought, but without the preservatives. I feel much better making my own!