Today we’re sharing a recipe for DIY Taco Seasoning. This is one the best seasonings to have on hand to make so many southwestern-inspired recipes very easily.
All about DIY Taco Seasoning
You only need a couple spices to be able to make your own Taco Seasoning. If you make up a good size batch you will have enough seasoning for several recipes that call for this spice mix. We use Taco Seasoning on a regular basis in our home, usually at least one time a week we will make so form of food that calls for this seasoning.
We love having this spice mix on hand so that we no longer have to purchase those seasoning packets. You typically have all of these spices in your spice cabinet so it only makes sense to make up this seasoning for yourself and be able to save a little bit of money too.
Make a batch of this seasoning up today so that you will have it to make tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salsa, dips, taco soup or taco mac. Obviously, ground beef tacos are the most popular use for taco seasoning. But you can also use it with ground turkey, chicken or even as a rub or seasoning in burgers or meatloaf.
DIY Taco Seasoning
The best and easiest taco seasoning to make up and have in your pantry!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chili powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
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Use about 3 tablespoons of this DIY Taco Seasoning in place of a package of storebought taco seasoning.
How long will it keep?
This Taco Seasoning stores well. We keep ours in an airtight container in our spice cabinet. We have stored this mix at room temperature for at least a couple of months and haven’t had any problems with it going bad. If you don’t believe you will use it up in time or have concerns about it not keeping, make smaller batches.
We’d love to hear what you think about this recipe. Do you make any of your own spice mixes? Let us know in the comments below. Thank you for visiting Sunup to Sundown! Please subscribe, like or share this post with others who could benefit from it.
