Homemade Taco Seasoning

Prep: 5

Cook: 2

Total Time: 7

Yield: 8 servings

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 4kcal

Author: Jessica Gavin

Homemade taco seasoning allows you to control the flavors and adjust the heat level to your liking. Plus, most store-bought taco seasoning packets contain additives and preservatives, which you can avoid.

Ingredients

▢ 2 teaspoons (4 g) paprika, sweet or smoked
▢ 1 ½ teaspoons (3 g) cumin
▢ 1 ½ teaspoon (10 g) kosher salt
▢ 1 teaspoon (2 g) black pepper
▢ ½ teaspoon (1 g) coriander
▢ ½ teaspoon dried oregano
▢ ½ teaspoon (1 g) garlic powder
▢ ½ teaspoon onion powder
▢ ½ teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

Mix the Ingredients - In a small bowl, combine paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, coriander, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
When Cooking - Use 4 teaspoons of taco seasoning (13 grams) for every 1 pound (454 grams) of meat, vegetables, or seafood. Add the taco seasoning after fully cooking the proteins or tenderizing the vegetables. Sprinkle onto the food and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

Notes

Recipe Yield: Makes 8 teaspoons (26 grams) of seasoning, enough for 2 pounds of meat, vegetables, or seafood.
Storing: Taco seasoning can be stored for up to 1 month in an airtight mason jar for maximum flavor.
For a Thicker Seasoning Sauce: Add 2 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, or 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder to the seasoning blend. Once the meat is browned, add the seasoning and water, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens. For every 1 pound of meat or vegetable use half the amount of seasoning blend and ¾ cups of water. If using flour, add 7 teaspoons per 1 pound of food. For cornstarch or arrowroot powder, add 5 ½ teaspoons per 1 pound of food.

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