Making your own chicken taco seasoning is easy, and it tastes so much better than the store-bought stuff. Plus, you can customize the seasonings to your liking. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
No more packets of taco seasoning filled with preservatives!
Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix
This homemade chicken taco seasoning recipe is mixed up in just a couple of minutes. Small homemade quantities are so much better than store-bought mixes in large containers that take years to use up!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a small jar with a lid.
- Place lid on the jar and shake to mix.
Notes
I keep empty spice jars and small individual jam jars for homemade mixes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 22Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 381mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g
The nutritional information provided here are estimates and are not calculated by a registered dietitian.
📋Ingredients
To make this homemade taco seasoning recipe, you will need the following spices that you probably already in your pantry. I found the Morton & Bassett Spices to be exceptional.
- chili powder: For this recipe, I use a mild chili powder. If you prefer a spicier version or taco seasoning try a hot chili powder.
- garlic powder: Make sure to use powder and not garlic salt.
- paprika: use whichever type of paprika you prefer, I use Hungarian paprika.
- salt and black pepper: I used Redmond fine kosher salt and ground black pepper.
- cayenne pepper: To add the heat. If you prefer a milder taco seasoning then reduce the amount of cayenne pepper.
🔪Instructions
- Add all the ingredients in a small jar, cover and shake to mix. Double or triple the recipe depending on how much you think you’ll use over a couple of months.
- Cover and store in a small covered container until ready to use.
What to substitute if you don’t have Chili Powder?
Standard chili powder consists of a mix of Paprika, cumin, cayenne, garlic, parsley flakes, oregano, and black pepper. Add cumin, parsley flakes, and dried oregano to the taco seasoning, and then increase the amount of paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and black pepper to the recipe.
How to cook taco meat
Now that you have your homemade taco seasoning it's time to cook up the meat.
- For a small batch recipe brown ½ pound ground beef and drain of the excess grease. Breaking up the meat.
- Mix in a tablespoon of homemade taco seasoning.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and let it cook for a couple of minutes
- Take a taste and add more seasoning if needed.
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Other ways to use chicken taco seasoning
This simple blend is great for more than just taco's. Try this seasoning mix sprinkled over roasted vegetables, seasoning for beans, soups, and of course ground beef, and any recipe you want to add a little heat.
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