5-Minute Taco Seasoning Blend
A homemade taco seasoning that tastes better than any packet and costs less. Mix four spices and you're done — use it for tacos, nachos, or any Mexican-inspired bowl.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 15

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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1.5 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pour chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder into a small bowl.
- 2
Add salt and black pepper, then whisk until fully combined and no clumps remain.
- 3
Transfer to a clean jar with a tight lid and store at room temperature for up to 3 months.
- 4
For tacos, mix 2 tbsp seasoning with 1/4 cup water and stir into cooked ground meat.
Tools you’ll need
- small bowl
- whisk
- clean jar with lid
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