Why buy pre-mixed taco seasoning when you can make it at home in just a few minutes? You’ll love having some on hand for any time you feel like adding a little bit of Mexican flavor to your recipes and you’ll also love that it has way less sodium than most store-bought versions.
I was madly in love with taco seasoning before vacationing to Cancun recently, but I do believe that I’ve fallen even harder for the seasoning mix since our return. I want to put it on everything. Garlic bread is a whole new thing with a bit of taco seasoning sprinkled on top of it. Guacamole has a bit more zest when you fold in a pinch of taco seasoning, fresh lime, and any form of freshly grated Mexican cheese. By the way, my new favorite over-the-border cheese is Panella. Look for it in your local market, buy it, and then put it on everything. It’s similar to Mozzarella but different. You’ll thank me for suggesting it to you. It’s yummilicious and makes almost any sandwich taste amazing.
After a very long visit to the duty-free shop on our trip home, we are now the proud owners of four bottles of only available in Mexico tequila. B.O.B. Bob and I should never be allowed into any liquor store that offers free tastings of alcohol we cannot purchase at home. We don’t even drink tequila. Well, we do now of course, because it’s there and someone has to drink it. Not to mention the saleslady was so nice, spent about half an hour walking around the store with us, offered us as many samples as we could drink, and then sent us on our merry way to board a plane a tad bit tipsy from the experience.
So now that we have all this tequila sitting around the house, I find myself wondering what to do with it. Perhaps a little bit of olive oil, tequila, taco seasoning, lime, and salt as a marinade for chicken or steak? Or maybe rim a shot glass with freshly squeezed lime juice and a blend of sea salt and taco seasoning for what B.O.B. Bob and I will soon start to call Tequila Tuesday? That could become a thing, right? Anyway, I just wanted to give you a heads-up. Get ready to see a lot of taco seasoning recipes in your future from Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck, and probably some tequila ones as well.
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 4 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 3 Teaspoons Ground Sea Salt
- 3 Teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Paprika
- 3/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 3/4 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 3/4 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
Directions:
- Whisk all ingredients together in a small glass bowl.
- Pour into an airtight glass container for storage.
Suggestions:
- Add 1 teaspoon of taco mix to mayonnaise to use as a sandwich spread.
- Add a few teaspoons of this mix to homemade mac and cheese to spice things up a bit.
- Make a batch of this; pour it into a cute glass container, and give it as a gift this holiday season. Don’t forget to include a recipe card.
Improvements:
- Add 1 tablespoon of dried cilantro to the mix.
- Use this taco seasoning to make these Tortilla Crusted Baked Marinated Pork Chops or this 10-Minute Mexican Bean Soup.
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 4 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 3 Teaspoons Ground Sea Salt
- 3 Teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Paprika
- 3/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 3/4 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 3/4 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
Directions:
- Whisk all ingredients together in a small glass bowl.
- Pour into an airtight glass container for storage.
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Use this Homemade Taco Seasoning to make these Candied Jalapeño Taco Seasoning Deviled Eggs. This kicked-up sweet and spicy deviled egg recipe is overflowing with a tremendously flavorful taco seasoning, ground cumin, and candied jalapeño filling. Garnished with a generous sprinkling of sweet paprika and more finely chopped candied jalapeños, these deviled eggs are almost impossible to resist. A little bit of taco seasoning goes a long way when it comes to this recipe. These deviled eggs, without a doubt, will become a frequently requested deviled egg appetizer for every party or barbeque you attend. They’re so good, that you might want to just go ahead and make a double batch. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
