Spicy Taco Seasoning

Mexican food is constantly in rotation at our house, so I need to keep this Spicy Taco Seasoning on hand at all times!

I make it in bulk.

That way I am not constantly having to whip it up before the meal.

I think you’re going to be wanting it on hand too!

We literally eat Mexican food a minimum of once a week.

Usually more.

I can very easily say it is one of my favorite food groups.

That and pizza.

I like to choose the healthy foods as you can see.

I used to buy the taco seasoning packets all the time, and would run out of them just as fast as I could stock the house.

I started to really think about what was in those packets though.

This recipe for Spicy Taco Seasoning is written by: Carla of Carla’s Confections Blog

I no longer wanted to put all those preservatives in my body.

I was afraid I would end up sacrificing taste to have it be slightly healthier.

Thank goodness I was wrong!

I will never go back to the store-bought packets again now that I have perfected this recipe for Spicy Taco Seasoning.

You can’t go wrong with the homemade taste you get from making it yourself.

The best part is that you can adjust the flavors to your liking!

If you love the flavor of cumin, then feel free to add a bunch of it!

If you love spice, you’ll love this one.

If you like it even more than we do, add more Mexican hot chili powder or even more red pepper flakes.

You really can’t make this wrong.

HOW TO MAKE Spicy Taco Seasoning

Homemade spice mixes, like this Spicy Taco Seasoning, are simple to prepare and customize according to your personal preferences.

This particular recipe has:

• Mexican hot chili powder
• regular chili powder
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• red pepper flakes  
• dried oregano
• paprika
• cumin 
• kosher salt
• ground black pepper

Making Spicy Taco Seasoning is incredibly easy!

Just gather all the ingredients.

Measure them out into a mixing bowl.

Stir to combine.

Transfer to a storage container.

I love that this Spicy Taco Seasoning stores well in a jar so that you can make a large batch ahead of time and use it throughout the year.

It will keep for months, but I guarantee your stash of Spicy Taco Seasoning won’t last that long.

Unless you don’t eat Mexican food as much as we do.

Which I realize could be true.

I am special that way.

MORE HOMEMADE SEASONING MIXES

Looking for more tasty homemade seasoning mix recipes?

They’re great homemade pantry staples and serve as fun homemade gifts.

If you want to try your hand at making a few more homemade spice mixes, besides this Homemade Southwestern Pork Rub, for your pantry or gifting purposes, here are a few recipes that you might want to check out:

You can always browse the recipe index for even more recipe ideas.

Homemade BBQ Chicken Rub features a mix of brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika for a flavorful homemade spice rub.

Try this delicious rub on your favorite cut of chicken.

I recommend chicken drumsticks, a whole chicken, or skin on bone in chicken breasts.

I think this Cajun Spice Mix would be really good on chicken!

Zesty Italian Seasoning Mix would go great on a variety of meats.

I’m also thinking it would make some really delicious herbed dipping oil!

I like the idea of this Homemade Ranch Seasoning. 

I would sprinkle it all over my Homemade Microwave Popcorn!

Homemade Southwestern Pork Rub is perfect to have on hand in your pantry.

It features a mix of brown sugar, garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, cumin, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper for a flavorful spice rub.

It quickly adds a ton of flavor to pork when you don’t have the time to let meat soak in a liquid marinade.

What is your favorite homemade seasoning?

Spicy Taco Seasoning

Yield: 2 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

A bulk recipe of Spicy Taco Seasoning so you can have it on hand for any needed Mexican food craving!

Print Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp Mexican hot chili powder
• 1/4 cup regular chili powder
• 2 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
• 2 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 6 tsp paprika
• 1/4 cup cumin (more or less to taste)
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 3 Tbsp plus 1 tsp finely ground black pepper

Directions:

Place all spices into a mason jar.

Place lid on and shake to combine.

Store in mason jar with lid for at least a month. Store in a dry place.

Notes:

If you don't like too spicy, lessen the amount of the red pepper flakes, or use less of the Mexican hot chili powder and more of the regular chili powder. You can also adjust the flavors of the remaining spices as well to your taste. This is totally adjustable to your liking!

slightly adapted from Rachel Cooks

by Carla Walker

Carla is the baker/photographer/writer behind Carla's Confections, where she shares her passion for the sweet and savory things in life. She likes to health-ify her treats where she can, but she also can't help indulging in some decadent sweets from time to time. When she is not blogging, you will most likely find her chasing her husband all over the world.