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Homemade Taco Seasoning (4 Ingredients)

03/02/20 | Mexican, Recipes, Tips & Tricks

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You can throw this quick Homemade Taco Seasoning together in about two minutes, and it adds a TON of fabulous flavor to anything you’re using it in.

Homemade taco seasoning in a glass bowl.

I have a very quick (but useful) recipe for you today: fast and simple Taco Seasoning.

Quick Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

This is a pared-down recipe for those times you need some taco seasoning, but don’t have or want to locate and measure out a million spices.

You can throw it together in about two minutes, and it adds a TON of fabulous flavor to anything you’re using it on/in.

Spices for homemade taco seasoning in a bowl.

What is in Taco Seasoning?

Taco seasoning typically starts with a chili powder and cumin base alongside a variety of other spices such as onion powder, paprika, garlic, etc.

For this recipe, we’re narrowing it down to four of the most essential spices (plus salt and pepper).

  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Oregano

How to Store Taco Seasoning

To store taco seasoning, keep it in a cool, dark place in an airtight container.

Spices lose their potency with age, so try to use up leftover taco seasoning within 3 months time.

Sliced chicken thighs for chicken fajita sandwiches.

Recipes using Taco Seasoning

Once you’ve made your taco seasoning, give it a try in some of these recipes:

  • Chicken Fajitas
  • Salsa Chicken
  • Fajita Chicken Sandwiches
  • Chicken Fajita Salad
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

Quick Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

You can throw this quick Homemade Taco Seasoning together in about two minutes, and it adds a TON of fabulous flavor to anything you’re using it in.
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Course: Ingredient
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes minutes
Servings (Hover or Click to Change Yield): 2 tablespoons
Calories: 40kcal
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients. 

Notes

This recipe will make slightly more than 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
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