Use the seasoning when making Tacos, or a Taco Salad, and even Fajitas.
HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING-
We always have a batch of homemade taco seasoning on hand! The combination of flavors from the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, pepper flakes, and cumin gives you this delicious taco seasoning with a slight kick. This homemade version is so easy, fast, and healthier than buying pre-packaged taco seasoning at the store.
TACO SEASONING INGREDIENTS-
All you need to make this seasoning blend is just a few basic spices you most likely already have on hand.
CHILI POWDER– You want to use classic chili powder, but you can also use organic chili powder, dark chili powder, or hot Mexican-style chili powder.PAPRIKA– We like to use the standard ground paprika but you can also use smoked paprika or sweet paprika.ONION POWDER– The onion powder brings you extra flavor!GARLIC POWDER– Garlic powder because you can never go wrong with garlic!CUMIN– Ground cumin is going to give you the depth of flavor.OREGANO– You want to use dried oregano leaves or ground oregano. If you are going to use less if you use ground oregano.RED PEPPER FLAKES– This is for heat! You can adjust the number of red pepper flakes going in depending on your desired heat level!SALT & PEPPER– Enhanced flavor.
HOW TO MAKE TACO SEASONING-
Have this spice blend ready to go in just 5 minutes!
In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the seasoning blend.Add to a jar or THESE tins for homemade seasonings.Enjoy!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-
HOW TO USE SEASONING MIX-
The possibilities are endless in ways to use this seasoning! There are so many Mexican-inspired dishes that call for taco seasoning. Here are some of our favorite ways to use this seasoning blend:
TACO MEATS– The most popular way to use this seasoning is in taco meat! We love using it in our EASY taco meat recipe.TACOS– You can use this seasoning in ALL tacos from classic tacos to shrimp tacos!SALAD– The herb mixture is great in Mexican corn salad or in Taco Salad.CHICKEN– Use this seasoning when making air fryer chicken for a kick!FAJITAS– We like to add this seasoning to our shrimp fajitas or steak fajitas.DIPS– When making taco dip, this seasoning mixture is perfect for it.BOWLS– This seasoning is perfect when making Taco Bowls, we even love adding it to our chicken quinoa bowl.SOUP– We love using the blend in our Taco Soup recipe!
