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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
5-Minute Taco Seasoning Blend
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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. 1

    Pour chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder into a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Add salt and black pepper, then whisk until fully combined and no clumps remain.

  3. 3

    Transfer to a clean jar with a tight lid and store at room temperature for up to 3 months.

  4. 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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