In a small bowl or jar, measure out the spices and herbs. Stir gently to combine.
Store the taco seasoning mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. For longest storage, store the mix in an airtight container in the freezer.
Notes
To use: Use in place of taco seasoning mix in recipes. Use 1-2 Tablespoons of mix per pound of ground beef or turkey, depending on how spicy you like it.Nutritional values are approximate and based on 1 tablespoon.Ingredient Notes:
Keep in mind that some chili powders have added salt. I realized that this may be why some readers have commented on extra saltiness. This recipe should be made with salt-free chili powder. Look for ground chile on the label.
You can use fine or coarse salt, just keep in mind that the measuring is different among the different grinds and types.
If you're using this taco seasoning recipe to season dressings, sauces, or ground meat, onion flakes add nice texture. If you want to use this as a rub, consider substituting granulated onion or onion powder instead.
Black pepper adds a little bit of heat to this taco seasoning recipe. If you'd like more spice, consider adding cayenne as well.
A note about cumin: When I mixed up this taco seasoning recipe years ago I had six kids who were hungry for lunch. I made it up on the fly and they loved it. I didn't really think about it, but readers have later questions why it doesn't have cumin. It just doesn't. You can add a tablespoon of cumin if it really matters to you, but I find the flavors of oregano and pure ground chile offset by the salt, pepper, garlic, and onion are exceptional.