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homemade taco seasoning

lkostura avatar
Recipe by
Lou Kostura
@lkostura
Belmont, CA

I mix up a batch of this and always keep in on hand for my Mexican dishes, taco's, fajitas's, etc. I actually keep it in a old 16oz, taco season spice jar from when I would actually buy the stuff. It will keep for quite a while, and this recipe will fill my 16 oz. jare about 1/2 or so.

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For homemade taco seasoning

  • 4 Tbsp
    paprika
  • 2 Tbsp
    paprika, smoked
  • 1 Tbsp
    cumin, ground
  • 2 Tbsp
    granulated garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    granulated onion powder
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    oregano, dried mexican
  • 1 Tbsp
    sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    pasilla chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    cayanne chili powder

How To Make homemade taco seasoning

  • 1
    put all ingredients in large mixing bowl with the exception of oregano.
  • 2
    place small amounts of oregano between your palms and crush into bowl until you get the whole amount in mixture. MAKE SURE TO USE MEXICAN OREGANO, it has a complete different flavor than Italian or Greek
  • 3
    mix well and put in a jar, sealed bowl, storage container of your choice.
  • 4
    the prepackaged taco seasoning has about 2-2 1/2 tablespoons for a 1 shot meal. I use about the same amount per pound of protein. I use this on beef, pork, turkey, chicken, and seafood. It is my go to Mexican seasoning
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