Homemade Taco Seasoning is incredibly easy to make and tastes amazing without all the flavor enhancers and artificial ingredients you find in store-bought one!
3tablespoonschili powderOR more ground paprika for extra mild
2tablespoonsground paprikaOR smoked paprika
2tablespoonsground cumin
1tablespoondried oregano
1tablespoondried garlic powder
½tablespoondried onion powder
½tablespoonsalt
1teaspoonground black pepper
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together and keep in a small, clean, dry tightly sealed jar in your pantry for up to six months.
Notes
Ingredient notes
Chili powder/ground paprika: I will usually do this with all ground paprika, because one of my children has a zero tolerance for spiciness. You can also use all chili powder for a very spicy seasoning, or use a combination of chili powder, ground paprika and smoked paprika for some extra flavor.
Onion/garlic powder: Depending on the brand you buy, onion and garlic powder can become a little lumpy over time. If your powder has stuck together into one giant block, I highly recommend breaking it up as much as possible before stirring up the seasoning.
Salt: I use a fine sea salt, if you use table salt or kosher salt, the saltiness of your seasoning will vary.
Recipe tips
Make it your own: I encourage you to try it as written once, then adjust it to whatever suits your taste better. Want more heat? Add more chili. Not a fan of cumin? Try reducing it. Play with it until it’s perfect for you!
Store it right: Keep your taco seasoning in a dry (very important!), well-closed jar. It’s best to use it within 6 months or so, because ground spices start losing their flavor after a while.