Homemade Taco Seasoning

By Elisabeth

I don't know how many times in the past I picked up a red packet of taco seasoning from the Mexican aisle in the grocery store. I even spent a $1 on a white one for fajitas and another colored red for enchiladas.

I never really thought much about it. What's in it? I don't care. It just tastes GOOD.

Then, I did look at it. I read the fine print. SALT. SALT and more SALT.

Um, not so good.

So, on a whim and on an evening I had no packet in hand, I went to the internet for some guidance on taco seasoning. Little did I know there are 6 trillion different varieties of seasoning depending on what mood you're in.

I thought I'd stick with the basics and pretty much went with one that used all the ingredients I had in my cupboard. (Does anyone say cupboard anymore?)

Here is the best one I have used and I even cross over and used it for chicken fajitas. LOVE the flavor and LOVE knowing what's inside. All GOOD stuff.

Original Recipe: Allrecipes.com

Taco Seasoning

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

I usually double or triple this recipe (depending on how much I have in stock) and seal in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for later use.

 

{photo credit: Sarah/allrecipes.com}

Comments

[Holly]

OMG, we just made our own taco seasoning for the first time last night and I felt like I had struck gold, never having to buy taco seasoning at the store again! I even told Garrett I should blog about it -- hahahahah now I don't have to and I love your for that! :) YUM

[Jen L.]

Fantastic--thanks for sharing this! I have high blood pressure, so I can't eat a lot of salt. What a great way to replace the red packets!

[Life of a Doctor's Wife]

I love tacos, but my favorite seasoning has MSG in it. (GAH.) So I am totally going to try this recipe!

[Slimming Store]

It was nice though to step into Starbucks and relax for a few today.