Homemade Taco Seasoning Blend

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This Homemade Taco Seasoning Blend is a quick recipe that creates a flavor-packed taco seasoning. The perfect blend to season any kind of taco!  

What to use Taco Seasoning on? 

Taco seasoning can go on more than just any taco. So, ditch the store-bought taco packages and opt for this homemade taco seasoning. Any recipe that calls for taco seasoning: casserole recipes, soup recipes, salad dressings, stir fry recipes. Try this homemade taco seasoning blend on SHRIMP TACOS WITH MANGO PICO DE GALLO.

Adjustments to personalize your taco seasoning

This homemade recipe can be adapted for your personal preferences and for your personal diets, unlike the alternative option of pre packaged taco seasoning. So, adjust for less salt, no sugar, or play with the spice level. 

What ingredients does store bought taco seasoning contain?

Looking at the ingredients list for store bought taco seasoning, it’s not shocking that there are extra filler ingredients. The actual spices included in the package are not even listed on the ingredients list! This is a bit shocking to me. I like to know what’s in my food, which is why I stick to homemade options whenever possible. Any time taco seasoning is needed, you’ll have this blend at the ready because it is so easy to make ahead and store in your spice collection. And the bonus is that you know exactly what is in it, and you’ll get a more flavorful taco seasoning because of that! No extra filler, no cornstarch, no canola oil.

Ingredients in Homemade Taco Seasoning Blend

Ground Cumin

Ground cumin is an herb that has a warm and sweet flavor. It is often used as a savory alternative to cinnamon. Cumin comes from a cumin plant that is a member of the parsley family. 

Sea salt 

Sea salt is different from table salt in that it is made from evaporated sea salt water. It is minimally processed and differs in taste as well as texture from table salt. Sea salt is said to have a more complex flavor due to trace minerals found in sea salt. Substitute table salt if you like. 

White Sugar 

Sugar can mask any bitterness or sourness that may otherwise be found in savory cooking. While the amount in this recipe is minimal, it is understandable that one would like to eliminate it or substitute for brown sugar. 

Ground Black Pepper  

Ground black pepper helps to increase the absorption of essential nutrients. It provides a touch of spice, as well as notes of citrus and pine. 

Smoked Paprika

Smoked paprika adds a smokey flavoring. It does not add to the overall spice. 

Garlic Powder

Garlic powder has a more subtle flavor than fresh garlic. It will add a background garlic taste that doesn’t overpower the other flavors. Garlic powder contains vitamin B, calcium and iron. 

Onion Powder

Onion Powder adds a sharp and zesty flavor. Its potency falls in the middle of a raw onion and cooked onion. 

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Crushed red pepper flakes provide a medium spice level that is also slightly citric. The overall heat of the taco spice blend can be modified by increasing or reducing the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.

Cayenne Pepper 

Cayenne pepper is considered a medium-hot pepper. This is another place that the overall heat of the taco spice blend can be modified. Cayenne pepper is often found in chili powder blends as only one ingredient. 

Dried Oregano

Dried oregano is another warming spice that adds an earthy flavoring to this taco seasoning blend. 

Homemade Taco Seasoning Blend is a great mix to make ahead. Add this to your favorite taco recipes! 

Homemade Taco Seasoning Blend

Easy, fast, and customizable. This Homemade Taco Seasoning Blend can be adjusted for any spice level. 

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