Description
Homemade taco seasoning brings robust Mexican flavors to countless dishes. Spice blends create quick, delicious meals with minimal effort and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Spices and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) dried oregano
Salt and Pepper:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sea salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all dry spices in a clean, spacious mixing bowl, ensuring each ingredient is fresh and aromatic.
- Meticulously blend chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and oregano using a whisk or spoon, creating a uniform and vibrant spice mixture.
- Continuously stir the ingredients for approximately 30-45 seconds to guarantee thorough incorporation and even distribution of all spices.
- Transfer the homemade taco seasoning to a hermetically sealed glass jar or airtight container, which will preserve the blend’s potency and prevent moisture infiltration.
- Label the container with the date of preparation and store in a cool, dark pantry or spice cabinet, where the seasoning will remain viable for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for mild or spicy preferences.
- Create big batches and store in sealed glass jars for meal prep convenience, lasting up to 6 months in a cool, dark pantry.
- Skip salt for low-sodium diets and use salt-free chili powder to control sodium intake.
- Toast whole spices before grinding for deeper, more complex flavor profile that elevates homemade taco seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg