Sazonador para Tacos
Never use taco seasoning packets again. Blend your own taco seasoning. It’s super easy and you can adjust it to your exact taste.
Mild to Spicy – Your Choice
You start with a mild base of paprika, powdered onion, powdered garlic, lemon pepper, tablespoon black pepper, ground cumin, dried parsley, and dried oregano. Then, you add or subtract spices as desired. Perfect for preparing ground beef or shredded chicken taco fillings.
In Mexico, we don’t actually use a lot of pre-made spice mixes but this is a great one to have on hand. It’s versatile and you can use it for more than just seasoning taco meat.
Ingredient List
Here is the spice blend you will need. All are common pantry items.
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon lemon pepper
- 1/ tablespoon black pepper
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or Cayenne pepper (optional if you want a hotter mix)
Salt is Important
The recipe intentionally doesn’t include salt which allows you to salt your dishes exactly to your preferences. When you are salting your dish we recommend adding ½ tsp. of salt at time then tasting it. Continue adding ½ tsp. at a time and tasting until the flavor pops and the level of saltiness is just right for you.
How to Make
The seasoning is super easy to put together. First, rub the oregano and parsley between the palms of your hands until it is nearly a powder.
Then put all of the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir until the ingredients are equally dispersed. That’s it. Easy peasy.
Your seasoning mix is ready to use. We like to use 1 tablespoon of seasoning per 1 pound of meat. You can use more or less depending on how you like your food seasoned.
Store in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 months. Small Mason jars are great for storing your mix.
Many Uses for Your DIY Taco Seasoning
You can use this taco seasoning mix for more than just taco meat. Try it for the following dishes:
- Beef tacos.
- Chicken tacos.
- Fajitas.
- Seasoning meatloaf. This will give your meatloaf a big flavor boost.
- As a rub for baked chicken.
- Seasoning for shrimp. Great for making shrimp tacos.
- Seasoning roasted vegetables. It’s particularly good on roasted red potatoes.
- Seasoning lentils.
- Seasoning beans.
- To replace chili powder when making chili.
- Making soups.
- Use it just about on any dish when you need a flavor boost.
You’ll never use a store-bought packet of taco seasoning again. This blend is too easy and too delicious.
Makes a Great Gift
A batch of your homemade mix in a pretty glass jar makes a great gift for someone in your life who loves to cook.
What else will you use it for? Let us know!
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon lemon pepper
- ½ tablespoon black pepper
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional if you want a hotter seasoning)
Instructions
- First, rub the oregano and parsley between the palms of your hands until it is nearly a powder.
- Then put all of the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir until the ingredients are equally dispersed.
Notes
- Use 1 tablespoon of seasoning per 1 pound of meat. You can use more or less depending on how you like your food seasoned.
- Seasoning will keep for 3 months in a tightly sealed container.
- The recipe intentionally doesn’t include salt which allows you to salt your dishes exactly to your preferences. When you are salting your dish we recommend adding ½ tsp. of salt at time then tasting it. Continue adding ½ tsp. at a time and tasting until the flavor pops and the level of saltiness is just right for you.
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Krista Smith says
to make simple shredded chicken for salads, tacos, etc., would you just rub this on chicken; cook on stove in oil and shred?
Karen M says
Easy and very flavorful. We love cumin so I added more of that and salted to taste. Did not have lemon pepper, so I’ll make it again after I get some more. I had been looking for an authentic mexican taco seasoning that didn’t include chili powder or a tomato base. Thank you for a really tasty recipe.
Hutch says
I have a Beef Taco Seasoning recipe that I have been using for years. I’ve been looking for something different for chicken tacos. Thank you. I’m not a fan of Lemon Pepper, so I substituted for Tajin seasoning, I don’t care for it either as it is basically lemon pepper, but with lime. But maybe it will be better on chicken than as it’s normally used on fruit. I also have Orange Pepper from Texas that is amazing on pork chops, but I have the Tajin and thought I would use it up for this. Lets see how it goes tonight.
Bob says
I always wanted to learn this type of cooking. Do you have a book with your recipes. Would love to get it. I like trying new recipes.
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Sandy P says
Have not tried your Taco Seasoning, but I see no Chili Powder in it. Is this on purpose?
Douglas Cullen says
The recipe lists “1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or Cayenne pepper” or to taste as optional for those that want to add heat to their taco meat.
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Richard Prather says
Thank you! Exactly what I’ve been searching for – a NON-chili powder based seasoning. This matches up with the taste of my favorite Mexican restaurants.