Healthy Homemade Taco Seasoning
This healthy homemade taco seasoning is simple, flavorful, and made with real pantry spices — no fillers, no anti-caking agents, and you can control the salt and heat to fit your family.
Equipment
- Small Jar
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 3 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fine pink Himalayan salt OR Redmond Real Salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Add all spices to a small bowl or jar.
- Stir or shake until evenly combined.
- Store in an airtight container in your spice cabinet.
- That’s it — your taco seasoning blend is ready whenever dinner needs to come together fast.
Notes
Most store taco seasoning packets contain about 2 tablespoons of seasoning.
- Use 2 tablespoons per pound of meat for a standard taco flavor
- Use 3 tablespoons per pound if you prefer a stronger seasoning Add about 1/2 cup water, simmer until thickened, and your taco filling is ready.
- Use 3 tablespoons per pound if you prefer a stronger seasoning Add about 1/2 cup water, simmer until thickened, and your taco filling is ready.