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When I was making my Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls a couple of weeks ago it dawned on me how nice it would have been to have pre-made Taco Seasoning on hand! I always have my Southwest Seasoning in a jar ready to go, but I never got around to creating an actual Taco Seasoning for spur of the moment taco cravings…..
This homemade Taco Seasoning mix is gluten-free, msg free, preservative free, and can even be organic if you use organic spices!!
Salt is not the second ingredient. There is no need for vegetable oil or sugar to be added, and you will not be adding Maltodextrin, corn starch, silicon dioxide, or natural flavors (code for MSG).
How do you make homemade Taco Seasoning?
It is insanely easy to make!!
Thoroughly mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl.
Pour into a jar or canister that seals and store in a cool, dark place until ready to use.
With this large batch seasoning in your pantry, you will never need to run to the store for those little packets again!
Notes:
- If you use a larger jar, or a mason jar, you can shake your seasoning mix together in the jar. Mine was packed too tight for shaking!
- This Taco Seasoning is average heat, what I would call Mild. For added heat, add 2 teaspoons of red chili flakes or use a spicier chili powder.
- For a smokier Taco Seasoning, substitute chipotle chili powder for some or all of the chili powder.
- If you hate cumin, leave it out.
- If you are avoiding salt, yes I actually added salt this time, leave it out if you like…I won’t tell.
- The sodium count for a 2 teaspoon size serving of a packaged seasoning is 300 mg. My version is 146 mg!
We all have different tastes, so it may take a couple of batches to get the exact mix that suits your family’s tastes. 🙂
How many Tablespoons are in a package of Taco Seasoning?
A typical package contains 1 ounce/ 2 Tablespoons of seasoning mix.
Simply substitute 2 Tablespoons of this Taco Seasoning in any recipe calling for one package of seasoning.
Here are some recipes that use, or could substitute this seasoning:
Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls
- Substitute 2 Tablespoons of seasoning for the spices included in the recipe.
- substitute for Southwest Seasoning
To make simple Ground Beef Tacos:
- Brown 1 pound of ground beef.
- Stir in 2 Tablespoons of Taco Seasoning and 2/3 cup water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes stirring often.
I am making a Tandoori Spice Mix next for an Instant Pot Tandoori Spiced Chicken and Rice recipe. 🙂
Enjoy!!
Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chili powder
- 2 Tablespoons cumin
- 2 Tablespoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon paprika
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon sea salt
- 1/2 Tablespoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Pour into a jar or canister that seals and store in a cool, dark place until ready to use.
Notes
- If you use a larger jar, or a mason jar, you can shake your Taco Seasoning together in the jar. Mine was packed too tight for shaking!
- This Taco Seasoning is average heat, what I would call Mild. For added heat, add 2 teaspoons of red chili flakes or use a spicier chili powder.
- For a smokier Taco Seasoning, substitute chipotle chili powder for some or all of the chili powder.
- If you hate cumin, leave it out.
- If you are avoiding salt, yes I actually added salt this time, leave it out if you like…I won’t tell.
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