Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning

Several years ago, I began making everything from scratch. Literally, EVERY THING. At the time, it was mostly out of necessity to save money, but since then, it has come in handy to have these skills. Like, when the grocery store ran out of certain things in 2020! Who would have thought we’d have seen that in our lifetime? Needless to say, I think we’ve all taken a deeper look at being prepared for times like that. One of the easiest things to make yourself are sauces and seasoning mixes. Enter my easy homemade taco seasoning! I love this recipe because it’s literally so quick and easy to mix up and then you always have it on hand anytime you want to make tacos, taco soup, or any Mexican flavored dish.

Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning, so you never have to buy store bought agiain!

I’ll have to say, before I started making my own sauces and mixes, I thought there was something special in those packets and that I needed them to make my recipes taste right. Right? Wrong! You can have the same great flavor, without any extra junk, and for less! With more and more of the population having food allergies or sensitivities, this is a great way to enjoy your favorite foods and still have a safe option for your family.

Whether you are interested in making your own seasoning mixes because of shortages or because you want to control what goes into your food, this mix is one of my favorites to keep on hand for any reason. It is a great one to double or even triple and it can be tweaked to fit your taste. It is simple to mix up and can be stored for a good while. Although, honestly, it doesn’t stay around our house very long! We buy our spices and herbs in bulk at a local store and make up several batches of seasoning and sauce mixes at once. It saves time and money and you are able to add or leave out any ingredients that may not suit your family’s diet. It’s a win-win in my book!

Hope you enjoy!

🌮🌮🌮 ❤️ Ellie

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Recipe by Ellie @ourlifefromscratchblog.comCourse: Food From ScratchCuisine: Seasoning MixDifficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 8 Tablespoons of chili powder

• 5 teaspoons of cumin

• 4 teaspoons of paprika

• 3 teaspoons of onion powder or flakes
  

• 2 teaspoons of salt

• 1 teaspoon of black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon of parsely

• pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions:

• In a large bowl, mix all spices together.
• Store in an airtight container.
• To Make Tacos:
• Add 3 Tablespoons of taco seasoning mix, per one pound of meat make tacos.

Recipe Video

Notes

• This is an easy recipe to double or even triple and will keep for several months in an airtight container.

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