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Kid-Friendly Taco Seasoning

Homemade Mild Taco Seasoning is an easy and flavorful spice blend that comes together in less than 5 minutes. It's a great, clean spice mix that can be used in tacos, burritos, fajitas, enchiladas and other Mexican inspired recipes - the possibilities are endless.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: kitchen basics
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 18 teaspoons
Calories: 7kcal
Author: Agnieszka

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne

Instructions

  • Place all 8 ingredients in a small bowl and stir well.
  • Transfer to an airtight container or spice jar and store in a cool dark place for up to a year.

Notes

The amount of cayenne pepper will depend on your preferences. Since I have a toddler and young kids, I only use about ¼ teaspoon because the kids are not fond of spicy foods. However, feel free to increase the amount to ½ teaspoon or more if you're into heat in your Mexican dishes.
Use good quality chili powder, preferably fresh and organic. A good indication of chili powder's quality is color - brighter red usually means it is fresh and tastes great.
Homemade taco seasoning's flavor is more intense than the store bought kind so use less than you typically would. A store bought taco packet contains 2 tablespoons of spices, so for 1 lb of ground meat, start with 1 tablespoon of the DIY seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 663IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg