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How to Make Your Own Taco Seasoning

It’s TACO TUESDAY! Don’t you hate reaching into the cabinet for that little packet of taco seasoning, only to find you forgot to buy any?

Save yourself an extra trip to the store, and mix up your own taco seasoning! Most seasoning mixes are a combination of salt, herbs, and spices. You can adjust your mix to your flavor preferences. If you like it hot, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. If you’re watching your sodium, cut back on the salt. Do you love complex flavors? Try adding powdered oregano to your mix. Making your own seasoning mixes also helps give you peace of mind if you or someone in your family is allergic to gluten or MSG, which can sometimes turn up in spice mixes.

Video by Jonathan Parrish

Here is the recipe we used, but you’ll find many more options on Pinterest.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

1/2 cup chili powder
1/4 cup onion powder
2 Tbsp. ground cumin
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
2 Tbsp. kosher (or sea) salt
1 Tbsp. black pepper

Mix together. Store in air-tight jar. Makes nearly one cup.

2 Tbsp. = 1 store-bought packet