Description

Homemade taco seasoning is quick and easy to make and you probably have all the ingredients you need in your kitchen pantry right now. It’s a perfectly balanced seasoning that is delicious on tacos, burritos, chicken, rice, and more.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sweet or smoked paprika (see notes)
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
Optional: 1 teaspoon cayenne (if you like it spicy)

Instructions

Mix the ingredients in a small bowl.
Store in a jar in your pantry.

Notes

Note: there is no salt in this recipe so you will need to add some to the recipe you are cooking.

2 tablespoons of this taco seasoning = 1 packet of taco seasoning.

Using smoked paprika will give you a strong, smoky flavor.