A Quick and Easy Herby Homemade Taco
Seasoning - Ideal For Cheese and Vegetables

If you enjoy cheese or vegetable tacos, then this homemade taco seasoning is just the thing. Made with a variety of dried herbs and spices, it can also be used as an all-purpose seasoning for other home cooking. And it works a treat when added to other cheesy dishes like lasagne.

bWhat You'll Need: (makes 12 tablespoons)

3 tbsp cumin seeds
3 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp paprika powder
2 tbsp dried Mexican oregano (or regular)
2 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp dried basil
1tsp black peppercorns
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp salt

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

  • Grind the peppercorns, salt and cumin seeds
  • Once ground add to a bowl
  • Add the garlic, onion, paprika and chili powders to the bowl and combine
  • Finally, crumble in the dried thyme, oregano and basil and combine again

Store in an airtight jar in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Use within 6 months.


Note 1: Whilst I use Mexican oregano in this recipe as I think it makes it more authentic, you can use regular if that's all you have. You'll still get a tasty mix, but be aware that there is a difference between the two. Click here to read more about this difference. (Link opens in new window)

Why You Should Make Your Own Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Homemade taco seasoning


Of course you could just buy a jar from the store, but there are a few downsides to this...

  • The main reason is you don't have control over what goes in, you have to make do with what the manufacturer decides!
  • And a lot of times, this is the cheaper, filler types of ingredients: salt and chili, not to mention husks and artificial colours and flavours
  • Also, if you use the same brand as everyone else, your food may end up tasting similar to everyone else's!

Make your own and you control what goes in!


After Making Your Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe You May Enjoy...

A Fiery Taco Spice
That's Just Perfect
For Beef

A Versatile Taco 
Blend For All
Kinds of Fillings

A Range of Hot, Mild
and Fiery Chili
Powders


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