Have you ever seen how much sodium is in a typical packaged Mexican seasoning mix? Just make your own with all-star spices like Mexican oregano and good quality chili powder. Less salt, more yum.
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Use immediately or store in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.
Make sure to check the ingredient list on your spices. Some cheaper blends of chili powder contain salt.
Check the ingredient list on your spices to make sure they do not contain added salt.
Try different types of chili powder for different versions (such as chipotle chili powder).
For a smokier flavor, add smoked paprika to the taco seasoning.
Mix the taco seasoning with yogurt or sour cream to create a dip or sauce.
The base recipe yields 5 teaspoons, which is equivalent to 1 envelope of commercial taco seasoning mix.
Chili powder, ground cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, and dried Mexican oregano are included in the salt free taco seasoning.
Making your own taco seasoning allows you to control the amount of salt and control the flavors.
You can adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the level of heat in the seasoning. You can also use a spicy or mild chili powder.
Store the taco seasoning in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.
You can double or triple the recipe to make a larger batch of taco seasoning to have on hand for future use. Use 5 teaspoons of the mix in place of 1 envelope of taco seasoning.
You can adjust the spices or substitute with other spices you prefer in your taco seasoning blend.
Use the taco seasoning as a seasoning for ground meat or vegetables in tacos, fajitas, burritos, or any Mexican-inspired dish.
Yes, this taco seasoning is vegetarian and vegan as it does not contain any animal products.
Small Bowl: For combining the spices to create the taco seasoning
Measuring Spoons: For measuring the chili powder, ground cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, and oregano.
Airtight Container: If you choose to store the taco seasoning, an airtight container will help keep the spices fresh for up to six months.
Taco Night: Use the salt-free taco seasoning to make delicious ground beef or turkey tacos. The spices will enhance the meat without the sodium overload.
Chili Con Carne: Add the taco seasoning to your chili base for a zesty kick. It will enrich the flavor and add a lovely depth, especially when paired with beans and tomatoes.
Homemade Salsa: Mix the seasoning into a fresh tomato salsa.
Chimichangas: Use the seasoning while preparing the filling for chimichangas.
Grilled Corn: Toss corn on the cob with the seasoning before grilling. The spices will give a fantastic kick to the sweet corn.
Dipping Sauce: Blend the seasoning with Greek yogurt or sour cream for an excellent dip.
Omelette Filling: Incorporate the taco seasoning into scrambled eggs or omelette mixtures. Perfect for breakfast tacos!
Tortilla Chips: Season homemade tortilla chips with this blend before baking them. You'll get a deliciously crisp snack with a kick, perfect for dipping into salsa or guacamole.
Taco Salad: Use your seasoning to spice up the protein in a seven layer taco salad.
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reviews & comments
June 20, 2017
very good