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How to Make Taco Seasoning Mix

2015-09-15 By Flavour & Savour 7 Comments

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How to Make Taco Seasoning Mix. Small jars of homemade spice mix

Avoid the additives and learn how to make taco seasoning mix in minutes.

How to Make Taco Seasoning Mix in less than 5 minutes. Small jars decorated with orange ribbon.

Tex-Mex flavours! Tacos, fajitas, quesadillas . . . kids and adults alike love these fun-to-eat meals! Make your own seasoning mix for these favourite dishes in minutes!

Why bother learning how to make taco seasoning mix?

If you’re on a mission to start cooking more from scratch, making your own seasoning mixes is one place to start.  You can avoid the fillers, flavour enhancers, anti-caking agents, and preservatives often found in packaged mixes, not to mention the packaging itself. Making this taco seasoning mix took me less than five minutes, much less time than it would have taken me to run to the store to pick up a package.

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix in small glass jars decorated with orange ribbon.

You can easily adjust the spices to suit your family’s preferences, too. I am not a great fan of cumin, so I kept the amount to a minimum. If you have kids who don’t like their food too spicy, reduce the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.

How much seasoning mix will this recipe make?

This recipe will make almost one cup of taco seasoning mix. Many recipes call for 3 tablespoons (the amount in one package) so this recipe will season several meals. This mix will last at least six months, if the spices you are using are fresh and you store it in a sealed container.

What other recipes can I use this taco seasoning mix in?

Use this mix to make these popular easy Chicken Fajitas in Foil Packets,

Easy Chicken Fajitas in Foil Packets. Grilling season is here! These easy to assemble chicken fajita meals can be ready for the grill or for your next campo-out. |www.flavourandsavour.com

this fabulous Shrimp Fajita Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette,

Shrimp Fajita Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette overhead view

or my quick and easy Taco Chicken with Guacamole and Fresh Salsa. 

Learn how to make taco seasoning mix and make these Taco Chicken Strips with Guacamole and Fresh Salsa for dipping.

I love using this homemade mix to make this popular Skinny Chopped Chicken Taco Salad,

This Skinny Chopped Chicken Taco Salad will keep everyone around your dinner table happy. Bursting with the flavours of the Southwest, you can easily customize it to include your family's favourite ingredients.

or these Taco Stuffed Mini Peppers!

These Chicken Taco Stuffed Mini Peppers make an ideal appetizer or a healthy kid-sized snack. These little bites are filled with taco meat and cheese, topped with avocado cream.

Spoon some into a small jar and pass it on to a friend. So easy, so quick, and you’ve made one more step toward eating “clean!”

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix. Make your own with no additives! |www.flavourandsavour.com

How to Make Taco Seasoning

Avoid the additives and learn how to make taco seasoning mix in minutes.
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Course: Seasonings and Sauces
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup (16 tbsp)
Calories: 21kcal
Author: Flavour & Savour

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Measure all ingredients into a small bowl, stir to mix evenly and store in an airtight jar.

Notes

Calorie count is per tablespoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcal
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And if you’d like to try another homemade spice mix, see this post:  How to Make Cajun Seasoning Mix and bring those spicy Southern flavours into your home!

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Filed Under: Paleo, Seasonings & Sauces, Dips & Dressings Tagged With: chili powder, crushed red pepper, garlic, onion powder, paprika, taco seasoning

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Comments

  1. Jackie says

    2015-09-16 at 9:54 pm

    Thank you thank you thank you. I hate having to run to the store just to get one of those taco seasoning packages. I love your reasoning for making your own, too. I bet the flavour is superior as well.

    Reply
  2. Flavour & Savour says

    2015-09-17 at 6:51 am

    You’re welcome! You can add your favourite flavours too. I’m going to add a little smoked paprika or chipotle powder next time I make this.

    Reply
  3. Mirada says

    2016-02-12 at 7:16 pm

    Oh, boy! So glad I found your site; I’ve started trying to eat cleaner and looks like some great recipes here. 🙂 I’m following you on pinterest and will sign up for emails, too.
    Hope this isn’t a dumb question: is the cumin called for in this recipe ground or whole seeds? I can’t really tell from the pictures. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Flavour & Savour says

      2016-02-12 at 7:39 pm

      Hi Miranda,
      Welcome! Thanks for following. All the spices I used were ground, including the cumin. I use this spice mix a lot. Last week I tossed it with some butternut squash and roasted it in the oven. Yum!

      Reply
      • Miranda says

        2016-02-13 at 1:16 am

        Oops, I saw your reply after I sent the second comment. I love roasted butternut squash–I’ve always seasoned it with thyme. I’ll try it with your seasoning mix; sounds very yummy!

        Reply
    • Miranda says

      2016-02-13 at 1:11 am

      Elaine, I made this with ground cumin and used it in a chicken salsa casserole tonight–it was great. So I guess I answered my own question. 🙂 BTW, I replaced the onion powder with 1/4 c dry minced onion–not sure if that counts as “clean,” but I didn’t have onion powder. I’m looking forward to preparing other recipes from your site.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour says

        2016-02-13 at 2:49 pm

        Mmmm . . . that sounds good! Thanks for sharing your ideas here of how you used the taco seasoning mix. Now we can all benefit!

        Reply

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