Store bought seasoning mixes are convenient and easy to use. But do you know what is in your seasoning mix? Often, there are ingredients that may be unhealthy for your body and should be avoided…including MSG, sugar, gluten, chemical additives, preservatives and coloring.
But the good news is that you can learn how to make your own seasoning mixes. It’s really easy to do and so fast to put together! And homemade seasoning mixes actually cost less than the pre-packaged ones from the store!
When you make your own, you don’t have to worry about store taco seasoning that is filled with ingredients that may not be great for your body. Making your own taco seasoning mix is simple to do and allows you to control what you are putting in it and what you are feeding to your family. It allows you to customize things like the amount of spiciness in your seasoning mix.
Homemade taco seasoning mix is great for tacos, taco salads, vegetable dips and so much more. If one batch isn’t enough, then you can make multiple batches and store them in air tight containers in your pantry or cupboard!
Here’s where you can find these organic ingredients:
Taco Seasoning Mix
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Prep Time: minutes Total Time: minutes
Yields: Equivalent of 1 envelope of store bought seasoning mix. Serves: 4 Servings
Recipe Ingredients
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Recipe Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small dish.
- Mix well.
Recipe Notes
- This seasoning mix is the equivalent of one envelope of store bought seasoning mix. It is best to use this with 1 pound of ground beef, turkey or chicken.
- If using less that the full amount, store any leftover seasoning in a small airtight container.
