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.
Servings: 18 teaspoons
Calories: 7kcal
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 (optional)
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. You can also skip the cayenne all together.
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.
If you don't want for your seasoning to be spicy, check your chili powder. Most of them are mild but some brands can be spicy!
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