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This Homemade Taco Seasoning Takes 5 Minutes to Make

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at UCD chapter.

Tuesday rolls around and you know what that means: Taco Tuesdays. If you’re looking to spice up your meal with a south-of-the-border flair without having to purchase a pre-made spice mix, look no further. We’ve got you covered on a simple, easy-to-make recipe for taco seasoning.

Although you’ll have to purchase these spices individually, you’ll have them on hand for future uses. If you’re not looking to have them on stock, try to buy them in bulk at places where you can pay by weight so you only get what you need. It’s also much cheaper than getting the shakers.

#SpoonTip: if you want to bring out the paprika flavor, lightly toast it in a pan beforehand, or buy smoked paprika.

Easy Taco Seasoning

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:10 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Photo by Isabelle Huang

    Combine all the spices and mix well with a whisk or fork. Store in an airtight container up to three years depending on the freshness of your spices.

Born in Taipei, and hailing proudly from the East Bay in California, I ventured my way to UC Davis as a forever foodie studying--what else?--Food Science. Being a science major but having an innate adoration for the arts (music, fine arts, literature) has allowed me to see both sides of the worldly coin. My loves include, but are not limited to, the following: cooking food, eating food, learning about food, and writing about food.