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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches

    DIY Taco Seasoning

    Jul 20, 2016 ·

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    Tacos, nachos, soups, and dips, whatever you want. Skip the store-bought package and make your own DIY Taco Seasoning.

    Tacos, nachos, soups, and dips, whatever you want. Skip the store bought package and make your own DIY Taco Seasoning. this Recipe

    Growing up we always used packaged taco seasoning from the grocery, but lately I’ve been making my own. No more worries about having any on hand. Another nice thing about making your own is that it can be customized it to your families taste. I’m not a big fan of cumin so I use a bit less. You can also use the chili powder of your choice, for example use chipotle or ancho or use a combination of peppers.

    Tacos, nachos, soups, and dips, whatever you want. Skip the store bought package and make your own DIY Taco Seasoning.

    Most packaged seasonings are filled with preservatives, artificial colors, too much salt, and flour as a thickener which adds gluten, not good for gluten-free diets. It's so much easier to make your own? If you want to add a thickening agent try arrowroot or a gluten-free flour blend.

    Another advantages of making your own is the control you will have over the amount of heat and it's so simple to double or triple the recipe if you are cooking for a large crowd.

    Store your DIY Taco Seasoning in an airtight container. I like storing mine in glass.Tacos, nachos, soups, and dips, whatever you want. Skip the store bought package and make your own DIY Taco Seasoning.

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    DIY Taco Seasoning

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Celeste | TheWholeServing
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    Ingredients

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    • ¼ cup chili powder
    • 2 tablespoons cumin
    • 1 tablespoon onion powder
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
    • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon coriander
    • ⅛ teaspoon or more cayenne
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt or pink Himalayan salt

    Instructions

    1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Store in an airtight container.

    Notes

    If you want to add a thickener to your DIY Taco Seasoning, add 1 teaspoon arrowroot or gluten-free flour blend.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 tsp
    • Calories: 13
    • Sugar: 0.2
    • Sodium: 59.4
    • Fat: 0.5
    • Saturated Fat: 0.1
    • Carbohydrates: 2.3
    • Fiber: 1
    • Protein: 0.6
    • Cholesterol: 0

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    Tacos, nachos, soups, and dips, whatever you want. Skip the store bought package and make your own DIY Taco Seasoning.

    Tacos, nachos, soups, and dips, whatever you want. Skip the store-bought package and make your own DIY Taco Seasoning.

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    1. Debbie says

      July 21, 2016 at 6:48 am

      Hi Celeste, homemade is always so much better than shop bought and as you pointed out, you know exactly what goes into it. It's also nice to be able to concoct a mix that suits our personal tastes. xx

      ★★★★★

      • Celeste says

        July 24, 2016 at 6:58 pm

        You are so right about making one that suits personal taste. I have had some store-brought mixes that were too hot. Takes the fun out of eating.

    2. Helen Fern says

      July 24, 2016 at 1:25 pm

      This is a great mix to have on hand! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner link up!

      • Celeste says

        July 24, 2016 at 6:38 pm

        I now make it in a double batch and keep on hand for those last minute decisions to have tex-mex for lunch or dinner.

    3. Emily says

      July 24, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      I love having homemade taco mix on hand!

      • Celeste says

        July 26, 2016 at 4:59 pm

        After so many times not having it when I needed it, I have decided to always have on hand by making my own.

    4. Roseann Hampton says

      July 25, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      I saw your recipe on 2 cup Tuesday. I was thinking about making tacos this week and this would be perfect! Thanks for sharing!

      • Celeste says

        July 28, 2016 at 8:15 pm

        I hope you had some tasty tacos. Thanks for stopping by.

    5. Deborah Davis says

      July 25, 2016 at 9:57 pm

      Taco seasoning is one of my favorite ways to spice up most of my plant-based meals. DIY is the way to go!

    6. Jennifer Dodrill @ All-In-One-Mom says

      July 26, 2016 at 7:46 am

      I make my own taco seasoning too! It's so much better for you and tastier too. I love the cumin and smoked paprika together. 🙂 Pinning!

      • Celeste says

        July 26, 2016 at 4:35 pm

        When it comes to spice blends I always use smoked paprika, it adds so much flavor. Thanks for sharing.

    7. Easy Peasy Life Matters says

      July 27, 2016 at 2:17 pm

      I love this recipe! We used to use store bought taco seasonings as well before we learned how dangerous some of the ingredients are. This is a fabulous healthy option! Thanks so much for sharing on the Healthy Living Link Party! We will be featuring your recipe tonight so make sure you stop by and grab your "featured" button 🙂 Have a great evening!

      • Celeste says

        July 28, 2016 at 11:51 am

        Thanks so much for featuring my DIY Taco Seasoning, I really appreciate being featured.

    8. Emily says

      July 28, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      I think I have all of these ingredients in my pantry - can't wait to try this out! Thanks for linking up with our Merry Monday party this week!

      • Celeste says

        July 29, 2016 at 5:19 pm

        You are so welcome Emily, I hope you like it, what's nice is you can customize it to your families taste.

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