Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning
Homemade taco seasoning is so simple and easy to make in just 3 minutes with 8 ingredients! It's a healthier and cheaper option than store-bought. Use this DIY taco seasoning for your soups, taquitos, casseroles, tacos–you name it!
Servings: 4 tablespoons
Equipment
- measuring spoons
- 1 jar or container with lid
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ tablespoon ground smoked paprika
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a small jar // or to a shallow bowl or a plate.
- Shake the jar to combine the spices // or mix to combine all the ingredients if using a bowl/plate and transfer to a closed jar/container.
- Store away from direct sunlight for up to 6 months.
Notes
NOTES & SUBSTITUTIONS:
Chili powder is a blend of different chili peppers and spices. You can use it for a richer flavor, but if you don't have it on hand, use the ground chili pepper of your choice.
Ground cumin - adds a lot of flavors and it's part of the traditional taco seasoning, but it can be omitted if you don't like it
Ground smoked paprika - regular ground paprika can be used instead of the smoked paprika
Garlic powder - use for additional flavor, or omit if you don't like it or don't have it on hand
Oregano - use for additional flavor, or omit if you don't like it or don't have it on hand
Ground black pepper - it can be substituted with white/red pepper or omitted
Sea salt - you can choose if you want to add it or omit
Chili flakes - optional, for additional spice
Nutrition
Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 984IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg