We love Mexican food at our house! Hot & spicy is our thing. Even my 2 year old likes salsa. Major win.
I used to pick up quite a few taco seasoning packets when I went grocery shopping. Then one day, I was making taco meat for some friends and realized I had no taco seasoning packs. So I just threw in a bunch of different seasonings instead. The result? Super yummy! Plus, there are no extra preservatives AND it’s way cheaper.
Now, I have no idea what proportions I put in that original mix because I just shook until it looked and smelled right. So, when I wanted to make up a bigger batch of seasoning, I consulted allrecipes.com. This is the recipe I decided to use for my first batch.
Here’s how I made it.
First, gather a bunch of spices and seasonings. Here’s what I used:
Measure the proper amounts into a small bowl:
Now take an empty spice container:
Rip off the label
And add your own with a good ol’ Sharpie
Mix up your taco seasoning (making sure not to breathe in too much while you stir) and fill up your bottle.
The result? A healthier, cheaper, and much tastier version of taco seasoning.
Enjoy!
A healthier, tastier & cheaper alternative to store-bought taco seasoning!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Use based on your "spicy" tolerance level. Start with 1-2 Tbsp per pound of meat and increase as needed.
- Store remaining seasoning in a spice bottle or airtight container.
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Love this!!! Jon and I eat tacos or some form of them at least once a week!
I will have to try this recipe asap… The only thing better than Mexican spicy food is Indian spicy food!
Mmmmm…oh yes! Still have to try that yummy Indian restaurant you recommended!
This is great, Christa! I’ve been trying to steer clear of store bought mixes and make more of my own. Taco seasoning is a favorite..gonna mix this one up and give it a try! Thanks! =)
So glad! Hope you like it!!
I think I found the same recipe not too long ago. I’ve tweaked it a little, but we love it! Come to think of it, I need to make some more…
good for you! Maybe it will make that baby start kickin’ around a lot more…
yay! thank you for posting this. I have also been trying to not use the store bought mixes – for 1 to save money and #2 – they upset David’s stomach sometimes. So when we have tacos I have been just adding salsa to the meet or just thrown in a little chili powder or something but it just wasn’t the same as “taco seasoning”.
Can’t wait to make your homemade recipe version and store it in a cute little bottle. Almost have a cinnamon bottle empty – so will remember to save it
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enjoy!! hope you like it and it doesn’t bother David’s stomach!
Thank you for the recipe! I came over from The Frugal Homemaker and have pinned this to make very soon.
Debbie
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Sure thing, Debbie! Hope you love it like we do. Thanks for dropping by!!
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