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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Make this simple homemade taco seasoning to use in place of those seasoning packets from the grocery store. It's flavorful and customizable, and it doesn't have any of those ingredients that you can't pronounce!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, freezer meals, Grilling, Lunch, Main Course, meal prep
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin

Method
 

  1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Use immediately, or store at room temperature for up to 6 months.

Notes

*For extra spice, add black or white pepper or cayenne pepper in 1/4 tsp increments to your desired heat level.
*This recipe makes enough taco seasoning for approximately 1.5 to 2 pounds of meat. You can easily triple this recipe using tablespoons instead of teaspoons to make a large quantity to keep on hand.  Store in an empty spice jar or small storage container.