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All-Purpose Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe - 
Suitable For All Types of Fillings

If you enjoy making homemade tacos, putting together a simple taco seasoning mix recipe is a good idea. The recipe below is quick and very easy-to-make, and will add fabulous flavours and mouthwatering aromas to all types of filling. (See the bottom of the page for links to more of my homemade recipes)

What You'll Need: (makes about 7-8 tablespoons)

2 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp dried Mexican oregano (or other oregano)
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tbsp paprika powder 
2 tsp garlic powder 
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp peppercorns
1-2 tsp sea salt

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

• Finely grind the peppercorns, salt and cumin seeds

• Once ground add to a bowl 

• Add the paprika, garlic, onion and chili powders to the bowl and combine thoroughly

• Finally, crumble in the dried thyme, oregano and basil and combine again
  
  

Store your taco mix in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight and use within 3 months. 

Note: Click here for tips, photos and a video demonstrating how to grind ingredients. (Link opens in new window)

Ingredient Note: I used whole peppercorns and cumin seeds for this seasoning. If you don't have them whole just substitute with pre-ground cumin and pepper and reduce the amount you use by half. E.g 2 tablespoons of whole cumin seeds equals 1 tablespoon of pre-ground cumin. Reduce the peppercorns by half as well and stir them in with the other powders when making.

Taco Seasoning Mix Uses and Info

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe

As Mexican tacos are made with a variety of fillings: chicken, vegetables, cheese, seafood and of course the always popular beef. I recommend different seasonings depending on the filling.

The ingredients for a seafood filling may not necessarily suit a beef filling, or one that works with vegetables may not with a chicken filling etc.

Make your own and you have control over the ingredients and get the chance to experiment. 

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