Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe (You’ll Want to Put on More Than Just Tacos)

Have you ever looked for a ready-to-go taco seasoning at the store? Even at some healthier grocery stores, I’ve found that it’s hard to find an ideal taco seasoning. All that you really need for a good taco seasoning is some spices and a little sea salt, but many companies add in unnecessary and outright unhealthy ingredients. That’s why I highly recommend creating this simple yet tasty taco seasoning mix recipe.

Making this homemade taco seasoning mix recipe is the perfect way to get exactly what you want and need! Are you looking for a fish taco seasoning mix recipe? You can use this delicious recipe for fish tacos, chicken enchiladas, steak fajitas … the list goes on and on! I even love to throw this taco seasoning mix into scrambled eggs to majorly up the flavor factor. Plus, spices are known for being loaded with health-promoting antioxidants.

Why Make Your Own Taco Seasoning?

There are a lot variations when it comes to taco seasoning mix recipes. The ingredients can really depend on the spices you like (or don’t like) and exactly what dish you’re going to be using the taco seasoning on.

There are so many great reasons to make homemade taco seasoning. First off, you can have complete control over what goes into the mix. Pre-packaged mixes often have unwanted ingredients such as sugar and “natural flavor,” as well other questionable additives and preservatives. There’s no need for any of this in a good taco seasoning! Why not keep it simple?

Another awesome aspect of making taco seasoning at home is that you can make it more or less spicy according to your heat tolerance. If you want to make this taco seasoning on the spicy side, simply include some cayenne pepper.

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This is a dry taco seasoning mix recipe so you can make it in large quantities and put it away for later. It can last for months in an airtight container stored in a cool, dry place. Then you’ll have a clean (no unnecessary junk!) and delicious taco seasoning ready to go anytime you need it. It’s really that simple.

Nutrition Facts

A typical serving size of dry taco seasoning is two teaspoons. This recipe makes approximately 36 teaspoons of mix, so one serving of this recipe contains about: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

• 2 calories
• 0.1 grams protein
• 0 grams fat
• 0.5 grams carbohydrate
• 0 grams fiber
• 0 grams sugars
• 187 milligrams sodium
• 5,139 IUs vitamin A (over 100 percent DV)
• 137 milligrams iron (over 100 percent DV)

How to Make Taco Seasoning Mix

Talk about an easy taco seasoning mix recipe; This recipe only takes five minutes or less to make. You simply combine the dried spices and sea salt and mix them around. Just like that, you’re done.

This seven-ingredient taco seasoning mix is likely going to be one you come back to again and again. Not only is it easy, but it’s so, so tasty!

First, add the cumin to a small bowl followed by the smoked paprika.

Next, you can add the chili powder (ingredient order does not matter at all though).

The onion powder joins the spices …

followed by the garlic powder.

Add the chipotle powder.

Last but not least, the sea salt.

Now all of the ingredients are in the bowl, and there’s only one more thing to do.

Mix until well-combined.

Use this seasoning in your favorite recipes and save the rest for later in an airtight container.

While this recipe most definitely goes well in your tacos, don’t let the name limit how you use this tasty spice combo. Like I mentioned before, the possibilities are endless with this one.

Enjoy!

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