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Homemade Taco Seasoning

November 7, 2012 by Debi 14 Comments

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Homemade Taco Seasoning is simple and easy to mix together and adds so much flavor to everything it touches. Try it on lentils for tacos, ground beef for taco bowls, chicken, the list goes on and on.

Homemade Taco Seasoning - super easy and really tasty: This Taco Seasoning is ahhh-mazing. It smells so deep and rich. So full of flavor. And, I left the salt out entirely. #Mexican #seasoning #taco

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The search for great Mexican food

We used to buy marinated carne asada from our grocery store. And, I’m pretty sure that the recipe for the marinade was one of the butchers’ family recipes. I’m also pretty sure that whoever that guy was, he doesn’t work there anymore, and he took his family recipe with him when he left.

So, we’ve been on the lookout for a great carne asada for a while. Now, it could be another marinaded one from a store, but I’d prefer to make my own. I’ve asked around for a traditional carne asada recipe (maybe one that your Grandma makes? Feel free to share in the comments!). But I haven’t had much luck with any traditional recipes. I have gotten some great ones for marinated steaks. But, traditional, still looking…

Well, last weekend we tried a new recipe, and it called for Taco Seasoning. About 1/2 cup of the stuff. So, I set to work on a taco seasoning I could make at home and in pretty large quantities. This is what I came up with. I modified a recipe from Cassie Craves (she inspired me on my Taco Pasta too).

This Taco Seasoning is ahhh-mazing. It smells so deep and rich. So full of flavor. And, I left the salt out entirely. I don’t think it needed it, but if you are putting the Taco Seasoning on steak, you may wish to salt the steak directly. I can just picture some tofu rubbed with this powder, or this mixed into lentils and stewed tomatoes. I’d also love to try it with Homemade Chile Powder. Mmmmm. (oh, sorry was I drooling?)

Oh, as for the carne asada, we’re still attempting to prefect it. A couple more tweaks and I think it’ll be there. I’ll share it when we finalize it. And, no I don’t eat the carne asada (it’s all for the husband), but I will try pesco asada once we get the recipe down! 😉

Update!! We’ve found the most amazing Carne Asada Marinade!

Homemade Taco Seasoning: This Taco Seasoning is ahhh-mazing. It smells so deep and rich. So full of flavor. And, I left the salt out entirely.
Homemade Taco Seasoning

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Besides being super easy to make, I love that you can customize homemade seasonings. I left the salt out of this recipe. I find so many of the store bought ones to be too salty. And, you can always add salt to your dish, but you can never take it out.

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Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Debi
It's so easy to make your own taco seasoning
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Sauce, seasoning
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 12 servings
Calories 23 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons chili powder
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well to combine. Or, stir to mix in a bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 23kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 70mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1523IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword Mexican blend, spice, spice mix, taco
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Filed Under: Gifts, Mexican Food, Sauces, Condiments, & Preserves Tagged With: chile, chile powder, Cooking, cumin, Food, garlic, gluten-free, healthy, oregano, paprika, recipe, seasoning, spices, vegan, vegetarian

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  1. babsonthego4

    November 7, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    This is fantastic.. I think it will be less cost and more yum… LOL.. Thank You for this recipe..

  2. Anne-Marie

    November 8, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    This looks great! I’d love for you to share your recipe on my new blog hop, {Wheat-Free Wednesday}! Hope to see you there! 🙂

    http://www.annemariecain.com/wheat-free-wednesday-11-07-12/

    Anne-Marie

  3. Ashima

    November 8, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    Hey!
    Stumbled upon yoru blog via facebook! Nice blog and a nice recipe format 🙂 I think I will also try and include a printable recipe format now..

    and beautiful looking recipe.. should try it out soon. It’s a wonder how simple it is to make different seasonings at home and yet the supermarket is full of spice combinations.. Talking especially for Indian cuisine, I am amazed everytime I visit the spice aisle to see a spice mix for every 2nd dish and while our mother’s kitchen produced great dishes with just the basic spices! 🙂

    Cheers,
    Ashima

  4. Michelle

    November 9, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    I love making my own seasonings. It saves so much money! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Please come back Sunday to vote!

  5. Katherines Corner

    November 10, 2012 at 9:20 am

    fantastic and so much better than buying it from the market! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop. Wishing you a happy weekend. xo

  6. Mama Rosemary

    November 11, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    Great looking recipe, my mouth is watering right now!! Yum! I can’t wait to give it a try.
    Thanks for sharing on Natural Living Monday.

  7. Katie Mae

    November 12, 2012 at 6:35 am

    Carne Asada! 🙂 I use lemon juice, ornage juice, salt, black pepper, garlic and onions. That’s what the locals in my area (Baja) use. Thanks for sharing on Natural Living Monday! 🙂 I hope you join us again this week! http://mexicanwildflower.blogspot.mx/2012/11/natural-living-mondays-10.html

  8. Kathi Lipp

    November 12, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Debi – this looks great- thanks for sharing

  9. Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma)

    November 12, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    This is such a staple in my pantry! I can’t wait to try your recipe! Thanks for kicking off the Gluten Free Fridays party this weekend! WOOT! We have some awesome recipes and they just keep coming!! So….Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂 Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com

  10. Becca

    November 13, 2012 at 8:50 am

    Very cool to know! I have to pin this…

    ahumblebumble.blogspot.com

  11. Anne-Marie

    November 14, 2012 at 9:32 am

    Thanks for sharing at {Wheat-Free Wednesday} last week. Your post has been pinned to my Pinterest board. I hope you’ll share again this week:

    http://www.annemariecain.com/wheat-free-wednesday-thanksgiving/

    Anne-Marie

  12. Michelle Day

    November 14, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    I’ll definitely try this one. I love homemade seasoning mixes. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful week.
    Michelle

  13. Renee's Kitchen Adventures

    May 1, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    Debi, I wanted to make taco salad tonight and realized I was out of taco seasoning, so I remembered seeing this recipe today and made it!! It was really perfect on some ground turkey! thanks so much for this recipe!

  14. justine @ Full Belly SIsters

    October 9, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    I love making my own seasonings and this one is no exception—your recipe is delicious! Came out really great and I know I’ll be using it in lots of recipes.

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