Homemade Taco Seasoning (Print version)
A quick 5-minute homemade taco seasoning mix using pantry spices. No fillers, fully customizable, and perfect for tacos, meat, and veggies.
# Ingredients:
The blend
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
# Instructions:
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Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne to a small bowl or a dry pint mason jar.
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Use the back of a spoon to crush any lumps, especially in the garlic and onion powders. Dry measuring spoons help prevent sticking.
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Stir with a spoon until the color is completely uniform, or seal the jar and shake hard for thirty seconds.
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Transfer to a labeled glass jar with a tight lid. Keep in a cool, dark cupboard for up to six months.
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For one pound of ground meat, brown it in a skillet, then add 2 to 3 tablespoons of seasoning with two-thirds cup of water. Simmer until thickened.
# Good to know:
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Use fresh spices for the best flavor. If your cumin smells like nothing, the blend will taste flat.
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One batch equals roughly one store-bought packet, but without fillers.