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All-Purpose Homemade Taco Seasoning

This taco seasoning is great for tacos of all varieties. Make your continuous taco-based dreams come true without the hassle of going to the store to buy another spice mix.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course basics

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika hot Hungarian, if you have it
  • ¼-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes depending on spice tolerance
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne optional depending on spice tolerance
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Find your preferred taco seasoning vessel and label it with the contents and date.
  • Measure all ingredients into said vessel.
  • Shake that baby up until well combined.
  • Use about 2 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of meat. Use your discretion to adjust that as necessary for your specific dish.
  • Use up your taco seasoning within a year of the date if stored in the pantry or two years if stored in the freezer.
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