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    Bless This Mess > Recipes > Sides Dishes and Salads > Condiments, Marinades, & Spreads

    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

    Published: Apr 15, 2019 · Modified: Oct 31, 2022 by Melissa · 3 Comments

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    The smoky, earthy flavors of this Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix meld to make a heavenly addition to any Mexican-style dish, plus it's a fantastic gift!

    The smoky, earthy flavors of this Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix meld to make a heavenly addition to any Mexican-style dish, plus it's a fantastic gift!

    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

    We've all grabbed a bag of tortillas, some ground beef, and a packet of taco seasoning at the store when we're in a crunch for dinner ideas and short on time. Life gets hectic, and easy is the way to go a lot of the time--I'm so there with you. But what if I told you that you could make your own taco seasoning that takes no more than 5 minutes of your time and that you can store to use for meals over and over again?

    Yep, sounds pretty good! The best part about my Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix is that you know everything that's in it, so you can adjust to your own palate or your family's. Like a little extra kick of spice? Toss in a pinch of cayenne. Love the aromatic flavors of garlic? Go with another half teaspoon! There's nothing better than a customizable meal, and this mix makes that attainable. Make a few jars of it, and give it away to teachers at the end of the school year or to friends at the next get-together you host!

    What is taco seasoning made of?

    Every taco seasoning is a little different. I'm a big fan of smoked paprika and the earthy flavors of cumin and chili powder. Those are the three main ingredients in my mix, and there's also salt, onion and garlic powders, dried oregano, and black pepper. You can adjust any of the flavors to your liking, or even add cayenne, turmeric, or extra herbs, like dried cilantro, if you get a wild hair. The best part of making it at home is that the batch is large enough to use in several meals. About two tablespoons of the mix are equivalent to one store-bought package.

    When does taco seasoning go bad?

    The great thing about taco seasoning is that it's a dry mixture that's basically self-preserving! If stored in a cool, dry area in a sealed container, it can last up to 2 to 3 years. However, if yours sticks around that long, you might just need to be making tacos more often!

    Can taco seasoning be used on chicken or other non-taco meals?

    One-hundred percent! You can use taco seasoning on a variety of meals, and it doesn't have to be just tacos. Use it as a dry-rub for chicken, pork, or fish. Throw it into a queso dip for an added kick and amped up flavor. Season fajitas, rice, beans, or any other Mexican dish with it. The options are endless!

    The smoky, earthy flavors of this Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix meld to make a heavenly addition to any Mexican-style dish, plus it's a fantastic gift!
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    The smoky, earthy flavors of this Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix meld to make a heavenly addition to any Mexican-style dish, plus it's a fantastic gift!

    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix


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    • Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: about 1 cup 1x
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    The smoky, earthy flavors of this Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix meld to make a heavenly addition to any Mexican-style dish, plus it's a fantastic gift!


    Ingredients

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    • 4 tablespoons chili powder
    • 2 tablespoons cumin
    • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    1. In a small bowl or in a 2 cup (1 pint) mason jar, add all of the ingredients. Whisk to combine well, or add a lid and give it a shake.
    2. Store in mason jar, or transfer to another container with a lid.
    3. Use like you do store-bought taco seasoning.
    4. 2 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning is about the equivalent of one packet of taco seasoning mix.
    5. Adjust salt and spices to your liking.
    6. Stores for a very long time, and makes a fun gift to give.

    Notes

    • New to smoked paprika? It's a HUGE favorite of mine, and that smokiness that it brings really elevates the seasoning mix.
    • You can omit the salt if needed and then just salt dishes to your liking when cooking.
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Category: pantry staple
    • Method: no bake
    • Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex, Mexican

    Keywords: taco seasoning, homemade taco seasoning, tacos

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    Recipe to use homemade taco seasoning in:

    • 20-Minute Roasted Zucchini, Corn, and Black Bean Tacos
    • Easy Taco Zucchini Boats
    • Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Taco Meat
    • Quick and Easy Lentil Tacos
    • Creamy Taco Pasta Salad
    • Cafe Rio Black Beans

    This is one recipe that you are going to wonder how you ever lived without it. It's so convenient to have in the cupboard, and the seasoning blend is just the taste you've been looking for to round out all sorts of meals.

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    1. deb c

      December 28, 2019 at 4:12 pm

      A jar of this is so handy to have on hand.....then you decide to make tacos for a quick dinner and discover the jar is empty....so dinner took a couple of extra minutes to make, but the jar is full again! Thanks!!!

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    2. Martin Black

      May 16, 2019 at 2:42 am

      This looks good! Will have to give it a go, maybe add to a mason jar salad?

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      • Melissa

        May 16, 2019 at 7:18 am

        Great idea!

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