Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
Skip the store-bought stuff and learn how to make taco seasoning yourself. This recipe is right on. It tastes like purchased mixes, but is cheaper and has nearly half the sodium. Your heart and wallet will surely thank you! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Reviews
The best taco seasoning!!
Delicious and easy!
No paprika?
A very handy mix to have on hand. For smaller amounts of meet: I discovered that 2T of the mix/ 1/2 lb. of ground beef works perfectly to flavor the meat. This is a great way to get the seasoning without opening a packet for a smaller amount of meat
I've been using this recipe for years and decided I should rate it. I miss nothing from the packaged stuff. I make two batches one for my house and one for my parents house. I delete the salt and cayenne for them and of course my mom adjust the taste how her and my dad like. Thank you!!!!!!
I wouldn't suggest substituting cardamom for thr coriander. Coriander is cilantro seed, so would substitute dried cilantro.
There's something wrong in the written recipe. It lists "1 teaspoon of coriander" twice. Is there a spice missing, or just a misprint? Overall a pretty decent spice blend.
Fresh made in just a few minutes. I worked with the ingredients,but also around some of the ingredients.I did not use the flour or salt. Which saved in some carbs and sodium. I also ran all of the ingredients through my mini food processor which really whirled all of the ingredients together..I used less chili powder and adjusted a few others to suit our taste preferences.A true WinnerVFE.
Thank you so much for this recipe. I made it today for the first time. I did not have coriander so I used cardamom. I also cut a fresh onion and diced/minced it. I'd roasted part of the pieces and allowed them to dry out and just put the balance of the minced onion in my oven-making sure to turn off the oven each time in order to dry the pieces. Anyway, it beat going to a store for dried minced onion! delowenstein, Volunteer Field Editor
After making this for the first time, I never bought a packaged taco seasoning again. Very good, and I know what is in it!