Homemade Taco Seasoning

12:01 AM ByFiled UnderExtras, Mouthwatering Monday

mason jar taco seasoning

I love making my own seasonings, being able to control the salt, heat, savoriness, sweetness – etc.

Down here in Texas we eat a lot of black beans and steaks, tacos, fajitas, taco salads, nachos, quesadillas, tostadas – so a staple of almost every kitchen I’ve ever been in is Taco Seasoning.  You know, those little packets that you dump in, add water and simmer.

Well, over the past year it became one of my challenges to myself to find and perfect a taco seasoning that I could make at home and in doing so, control the amount of salt and preservatives.

Behold one of my new favorite recipes, homemade taco seasoning!

When Nathan and I decided to try The 17 Day Diet one of the things that challenged me was introducing my steak and potatoes boy to new choices like ground turkey and getting him to not only eat it, but like it.

My homemade taco seasoning was my secret weapon
taco seasoning ing

Made with Comino – Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – Garlic Powder – Coriander – Oregano and more – this taco seasoning is easy, colorful, delicious and wonderful.

Did I mention ridiculously delicious?

Later this week, I’ll share the Turkey Taco Salad recipe that completely won Nathan over.

For today, y’all are getting the secret to that recipe’s success – my Homemade Taco Seasoning

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Approximate Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 1 3/4 C

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Delicious homemade taco seasoning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C + 2 Tbsp. Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 C Coriander
  • 1 Tbsp Oregano
  • 1 Tbsp + 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 C + 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Comino (cumin)
  • 1 Tbsp Salt

Instructions

  1. Measure out all the ingredients
  2. Combine, blending completely
  3. Use 2 Tbsp of seasoning per 1 lb of meat
http://asouthernfairytale.com/2011/11/07/homemade-taco-seasoning/

I can’t thank y’all enough for sharing your recipes every Monday.  I love seeing what y’all are cookin’ up, sharing with friends and family and watching new friendships develop through the weekly linky.  Thank you for inspiring me, making me drool and being such a yummy group of foodies!



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  1. Emily says:
    November 7, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Woo hoo! Can’t wait to try this! Pinned it so I could easily find it to make sure all the ingredients are either in my pantry or on my shopping list. Thanks!
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  2. Liz@PocketChangeGourmet says:
    November 7, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Hi Rachel, Just wanted to let you know that the inLinz isn’t showing up.
    ~Liz

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  3. Allison @ Alli n Son says:
    November 7, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I love making my own spice mixes. They are so much better than store bought, and so easy. Thanks for sharing!
    Allison @ Alli n Son´s most recent brilliance ..Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sauce

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  4. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says:
    November 7, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I love the homemade taco seasoning. Being a fellow Texan, I can attest to the fact that we do eat a lot of beans, tacos, and fajitas around here. :) Have a great week!
    Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids´s most recent brilliance ..Enjoying the Day – Recipe: Pumpkin Trifle

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  5. April@The 21st Century Housewife says:
    November 7, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Your taco seasoning mix sounds delicious – what a great spice mixture to have on hand! Thank you for sharing it, and for hosting!
    April@The 21st Century Housewife´s most recent brilliance ..Delicious Roasted Cabbage

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  6. backcountrybelle says:
    November 7, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    OOOOooohh sounds perfect for my next Mexican Fiesta night! :)
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  7. Shanon says:
    November 7, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Posting my nut-free, grain-free cranberry pumpkin seed granola! Enjoy! –S

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  8. carolinaheartstrings says:
    November 7, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I have not made my own yet, but your recipe makes me want to. Thanks for sharing. We linked up a wonderful cheese cake today.
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  9. jill says:
    November 7, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Hi,
    I shared my Cranapple Sauce., and a video for making salmon patties.

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  10. EternalSunshine says:
    November 7, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Ooh, my husband is allergic to MSG and other preservatives, if I make this, he won’t have to suffer any time we make tacos!!! LOL

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  11. Krystyn says:
    November 7, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I just made some recently…after I kept getting “taco” headaches. I realized that the store mixes have MSG….ick! So, I made some on my own, and it tasted a million times better!

    I’ll have to try out your spicy recipe.
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  12. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says:
    November 7, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I’ll be trying this out. I just did this with a rib rub over the summer. Now it’s so easy to pull out the jar of pre-mix, whenever we grill ribs. I’m looking forward to your Turkey Taco Salad, as I’ve been incorporating more ground turkey as well. Have a great week, Rachel!
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  13. Lisa @ Happy in Dole Valley says:
    November 7, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I love making my own seasoning mixes! In fact, I recently posted my taco seasoning mix — yum! Thanks for hosting; sharing our sunflower wheat muffins and am off to check out what else was linked up today…

    Blessings, ~Lisa
    Lisa @ Happy in Dole Valley´s most recent brilliance ..Muffin Monday – Sunflower Wheat Muffins

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  14. Michelle says:
    November 8, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Awesome! I love the homemade spice mixes because I know EXACTLY what’s in there – and what’s not. It’s taco season in our house… I think I’ll be using this one soon. Thanks, Rachel :)
    Michelle´s most recent brilliance ..Tasty Tuesday – No Knead Bread

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  15. Raevyn says:
    November 8, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Holy Moly! I’ve been looking for a recipe for taco seasoning for awhile, I can’t wait to get to the store to get the ingredients to make some!

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  16. Cath says:
    November 8, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Thanks for hosting another great party!
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  17. Jo-Lynne {Musings of a Housewife} says:
    November 9, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    That looks great! I usually make my own sauce, but that would be so easy to have on hand. :-)
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  18. Weekend Cowgirl says:
    November 9, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Thanks! I have never made this and it will come in so very handy.

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  19. shari brooks says:
    November 11, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    this looks great!. I wish used this seasoning with my slow cooked Turkey Chili this week http://www.myjudythefoodie.com. I’m going to use it for next time.
    shari brooks´s most recent brilliance ..Slow Cooking: Healthy Turkey Chili

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  20. Annie~Savor This Moment says:
    November 16, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    How did you know I ran out of taco seasoning yesterday? I kept the container with the intention of making my own, and I didn’t even have to look for a recipe. Thanks!!! Looks great!!!
    Annie~Savor This Moment´s most recent brilliance ..What’s for Dinner, November Week 3

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  21. Matilda Cummings says:
    December 9, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I shared my Cranapple Sauce., and a video for making salmon patties. So, I made some on my own, and it tasted a million times better!
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  22. JeNae says:
    January 12, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    This homemade seasoning just saved my tookus! I’m whipping up some Enchiladas for a freezer meal group, when I realized that I had no seasoning for my meat {gah}. I remembered this post, and quickly put together my own. It worked out fantastic! I’m glad you shared it :)
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  23. Susanne Hope says:
    February 2, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    This is something new to me. I’ll try this out over the weekend.
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    March 20, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I like your blog graphic – is it custom made, or maybe some public template? Where can I download it from?
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