Who knew homemade taco seasoning would be the go-to spice mix to make just about everything taste better?! This mix is salt-free to allow you to adjust salt to your preference. It's delicious!
What is in that taco seasoning packet? It’s so easy to make your own seasoning at home using ingredients you trust, and making it in bulk so that you always have it on hand for vegetables, soup, chicken, steak, and — of course — ground beef.
January 2023 update: This recipe has no salt because I like to salt along the way and control my salt versus having it be part of a spice mix. Lots of people don’t like this method. If this is you, simply add a tablespoon of salt to this recipe. I’m also not a big oregano fan and it’s often found in taco seasoning mixes. If you like oregano, add a tablespoon of dried oregano as well.
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PinTaco seasoning spices — just measure, pour into a bowl, mix, and it’s ready!PinHere are the spices used to make our homemade taco seasoning.
At this point, we’ve used this seasoning for taco meat, vegetables, hummus, corn on the cob, homemade queso, and as a rub for flank steak. It’s delicious!
It basically takes two minutes to make, so try it and vary it based on what YOU like. For example, many taco seasoning mixes have oregano, but this one does not. If you love oregano, by all means put a little bit in. If you prefer onion flakes to onion powder, again, swap it out and make your own signature Mexican spice rub! This was specifically made to be easy to remember with portions that, once made, likely can be made again from memory.
One last thing: Note that this recipe does not include salt. Just salt as you go, as you normally would. This makes the recipe work for those watching their sodium and those who are not.
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No-Salt Taco Seasoning Mix
Liza Graves
Stop buying those little packets of seasoning mix and make a homemade blend instead!
This makes 5 servings (2 Tablespoons per serving) plus 1 Tablespoon extra.
Notes
Store in an airtight container just like you would any spice. You can place plastic wrap over a bowl and leave it near your stove top as you just may want to use this seasoning on everything for a while!
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PinWe’ve used this seasoning for the obvious: taco meat!PinAnd we’ve made delicious vegetables, which our crowd loved: zucchini, onion, poblano peppers and corn — along with this taco seasoning mix.PinFor an added kick, sprinkle some on top of hummus before serving.PinUse this seasoning mix as a rub on a flank steak. Add some kosher salt and this mix to the steak and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
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Once you make this mix, you’ll be shocked at how it becomes part of so many recipes! Enjoy!
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