Super easy recipe. Super versatile taco spice. Great to keep on hand!
Equipment | No Equipment Needed |
Difficulty | Very Easy |
This Mexican taco seasoning recipe is designed for quick, easy meals!
You can use this homemade taco spice mix to create several simple weeknight dinners. Try it for making chili, vegan taco meat, nacho bowls, or quick beef and bean tacos. If you're pressed for time you can mix this taco seasoning to taste with your choice of beef, beans, or sliced veggies and sauté it in some oil, sprinkled with a little salt and pepper. Serve it with tortillas and your favorite taco toppings!
Get ready to spice up your taco game with this taco seasoning mix recipe!
You can adjust the spiciness of this seasoning mix and also the saltiness of the final product, so this can be easily adjusted to your personal taste!
Note: This recipe doesn't use chili powder because chili powder is basically just a different mix of these same ingredients.
Substitutions?
Substitution for smoked paprika: Ultimately you can leave it out, but you'll be missing some depth of flavor.
Substitute for garlic powder: You can either use onion powder or add minced garlic to whatever you're cooking.
Substitute for Mexican oregano: You can use regular oregano instead, but be aware that the flavors are more different than you would think, so it's definitely worth trying to find Mexican oregano.
I think it will be too spicy for me! If you are sensitive to spicy foods you can cut some of the cayenne and replace it with sweet paprika.
I think it isn't spicy enough! No problem! Add more cayenne!
Money Saving Tip |
These spices can be bought for cheaper from Indian grocery stores, Mexican grocery stores, bulk stores, or even from the generic Mexican spice brand at the standard grocery store. |
Let's Begin:
Gather all of your ingredients.
Mix all the ingredients together and store the mixture in a jar somewhere dry and out of direct sunlight.
How can I use this taco seasoning recipe?
Here are some ideas to serve this! Add however much salt is needed for whatever dish;
On fried potatoes or fries
Roasted Veggies
Beans
Roasted or Grilled Corn
to spice up Guacamole
etc.
Storage.
If stored properly in a jar in a dry, dark area, then this spice mix can last as long as regular ground spices (2-3 years).
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