Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon chili powder for that essential bold heat and depth.
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin adds a warm, earthy touch.
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder (pure garlic granules, no salt) brings in savory notes without extra sodium.
– ½ teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked) provides smoky undertones for richness.
– ½ teaspoon oregano (Italian or Mexican) offers a fresh, herbal kick.
– ½ teaspoon kosher salt balances the flavors just right.
– ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper adds a subtle sharpness.
– a pinch red pepper flakes for added heat.
– a pinch cayenne pepper for added heat.
Instructions
1-Creating your own taco seasoning is straightforward and fun, taking only about 5 minutes from start to finish. Begin by measuring out all the spices accurately and placing them in a small bowl for easy mixing. Once gathered, mix the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until everything is well combined.
2-After blending, you can use about 2 tablespoons of this seasoning for every pound of protein, whether it’s ground beef, turkey, chicken, flank steak, or even shrimp. To cook, first brown your meat, drain any excess fat, then stir in ½ cup of water along with the seasoning mix. Cover and simmer until it reaches your preferred consistency, letting the flavors soak in nicely.
Last Step:
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🌡️ Adjust the heat level to your preference by adding more red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for spicier seasoning
🧂 For lower sodium version, reduce or omit the kosher salt and add onion powder for extra flavor complexity
💡 Make a large batch and store in multiple small containers to keep one in your pantry and give others as gifts
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spice Mix
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 46
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg