Homemade taco seasoning is so much healthier than store bought - it's preservative free, less artificial tasting and is a fraction of the cost. This recipe makes enough taco seasoning for 1lbs/500g of meat. I also use this for Quesadilla Fillings.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Spice Mix
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Taco Seasoning
Servings: 4
Author: Nagi
Ingredients
1tspgarlic powder
1tsponion powder
1tspdried oregano
2tspcumin powder
2tsppaprika
1/4tspchilli powder(adjust spiciness to taste)
1tspsalt
1/4tspblack pepper
Instructions
Combine ingredients.
Store in an airtight container.
Makes 2.5 tablespoons. Combine with 1lbs/500g mince meat, 1/2 cup water, 1 diced onion and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
Notes
1. If you are in the US, do not use what you know as Chili Powder. That is a spice blend, not pure ground chilies. If you can't find pure ground chili, substitute with cayenne pepper. I like to make this Taco Seasoning with pure ground chili so I can control the flavour consistency - US Chili Powder is not available around the world and also even from brand to brand, the flavour differs. Using pure spice ingredients allows for better consistency.