Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

4.16 from 52 votes

Easy to make, mild, homemade, Mexican taco seasoning prepared with paprika, powdered onion, powdered garlic, lemon pepper, black pepper, ground cumin, dried parsley, and dried oregano.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Homemade Taco Seasoning, How to Make Taco Seasoning, Taco Seasoning Recipe

Servings: The taco seasoning mix will season 8 to 10 pounds of meat.

Calories: 26kcal

Author: Douglas Cullen

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. We like to add ½ teaspoon of salt to the mix and then add salt to the final dish as needed. To avoid oversalting your dish, add ½ tsp. of salt then give the dish a taste. Continue adding a ½ tsp. as needed and tasting each time until the flavor pops and the level of saltiness is just right for you.

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