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homemade taco seasoning
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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Taco seasoning is a staple in our house! Just a few minutes to toss together, it's delicious added to fish, ground beef, chicken or shrimp. The ancho chili powder adds a richness to the seasoning. For a smokier flavor, substitute with chipotle chili powder.
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Kitchen Essentials
Keyword: taco seasoning
Servings: 0.5 cup taco seasoning
Author: Christina Shoup

Ingredients

Taco Seasoning

  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ancho chili powder or use extra chili powder
  • 3 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp dried Mexican oregano
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a jar with a tight fitting lid.

Notes

For 1 lb of protein, use about 3 tbsp of seasoning. 
This recipe equals roughly 3 packets of store-bought seasoning which is usually about 3 tbsp per packet.