I ran out of taco seasoning during Fiesta Week. We were eating so many tacos and fajitas, I underestimated how much I needed. I contemplated having Jeff eat just plain ground turkey (the boy can eat anything! Ask me about the time he ate a whole sandwich without knowing there was a piece of wax paper inside. Or the time he swallowed saran wrap) but I’m trying to be a better cook these days since Jeff out does me in the kitchen. Maybe everyone else out there knows how to make their own taco seasoning but I usually buy those 99 cent El Paseo packets. I googled and found this recipe. Surprisingly, I had all the herbs and seasonings already in our spice cabinet! Now that I know how easy it is to make my own, I will never buy those little seasoning packets full of sulfates and preservatives again!
Taco Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Mix all together in a bowl and store in an airtight container. Use 3 tablespoon per one pound of meat.
By the way, I totally think its true that boys can eat ANYTHING. One time in 6th grade, my brother swallowed his own retainer! And then I burst into tears because I thought he was going to die. Then a few days later my mom had to “fish” it out….. I’ll leave it at that.
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okay, I think I comment on ALL of your posts, but I started making a recipe that’s really similar to this a while ago… and I agree– I’ll never go back to packets again
Too, too funny! Wow, a whole retainer? Must have been super hungry. You’re right, most boys are great at devouring anything within their line of vision or within reach. Or in your brother’s case, what was already in his mouth. LOL.
Love the post. Such a simple recipe. And I also have all those ingredients already, too. But I’m wondering… are you missing the magic stuff that normally is put into seasoning? Aka, my favorite: crack glutamate, Aji moto?
Oh haha who can eat wax paper or swallow that kind of things?
makes me think of hungry dogs who can eat everything 
Really nice recipe, bravo!
I’ll admit that when I read the first few sentences I was thinking this was going to be one of those posts where they say it’s easy and you probably have the ingredients on hand, but it’s usually the opposite. I’m thrilled that it actually is easy and I do have the ingredients!!! Woohoo! I can’t wait to make my own seasong now!
I’m so excited I found this! My son and I are gluten-free, and so I’ve tried making our own taco seasoning before, but it has yet to be very good… can’t wait to try this one!! Thanks!
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