Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe for Fresh Flavor at Home
A quick and easy homemade taco seasoning mix made from simple pantry spices, delivering fresh, balanced flavor without preservatives or fillers. Perfect for tacos, roasted veggies, and more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 4 tablespoons seasoning mix 1x
- Category: Seasoning Mix
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Measure out your spices precisely: add 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and 1 tablespoon smoked paprika into a small mixing bowl.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder.
- Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- Optionally add 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar.
- Mix thoroughly with a spoon or small whisk until uniform in color and texture, about 1 minute.
- Transfer the mix into an airtight container or jar and label with the date. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Notes
For more smoky heat, substitute chipotle powder for chili powder. Toast spices briefly in a dry pan before mixing to deepen flavor. Adjust salt to taste after cooking. Use about 2 tablespoons seasoning per pound of meat or 1 tablespoon per batch of roasted veggies. Store in airtight container for up to 6 months; aroma fades after 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (about
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.5
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