Taco Powder
Homemade Taco Powder is so easy and full of flavor, you’ll never want to buy those little packets from the store ever again! Save yourself time and money by using staples that are already in your pantry to create the perfect blend of spices.
Add this taco powder mix to our beef enchiladas, baked mahi mahi, or beef and tomato casserole for added Tex-Mex flavor.
Homemade Taco Mix
DIY taco powder is so easy to make and you probably have the required mixture of seasonings in your pantry already! This mix is easily customizable to your preferences and can be made in less than 5 minutes.
You’ll never want to buy the tiny store bought packets again. Simply toss all the seasonings into a small bowl, mix, and store. You’ll have your own taco seasoning mix for Taco Tuesdays!
How To Make Taco Powder
- Mix the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, smoked paprika, dried oregano, ground cumin, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Sprinkle on ground beef, steak, fish, or chicken before cooking.
Kim’s Tips
Tips
- Adjust these seasonings to your taste. Use more or less of one ingredient, or skip some altogether.
- This recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, or quadrupled to make a larger batch.
- When using this blend with ground beef, add a bit of water to keep the meat moist while cooking.
Storage
Pantry: Keep leftovers of this taco seasoning in a jar or airtight container in your pantry for up to 6 months.
FAQs
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients together in a small bowl.1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoons smoked paprika2 teaspoons dried oregano1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Use 2-3 tablespoons of seasoning per 1 pound of meat.
- Keep any leftover seasoning in a sealed container for up to 6 months.