Name: 5-Ingredient Homemade Taco Seasoning
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 0
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 5 tablespoon ancho chile powder; 3 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoon granulated onion powder; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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My 5-ingredient homemade taco seasoning recipe is full of spicy, smoky flavor. Great to have on hand to use on meats and in sauces.

5-Ingredient Homemade Taco Seasoning scattered on a tabletop in front of a tiny spoon. Behind sits a metal cup and an Indian spice box.

Happy Friday, folks! Today's post is a short one because it really doesn't need any explanation. Locate spices. Measure. Mix. Boom, you're done.

My mom's pantry is chock full of those little envelopes of seasoning mix. I like to think that it's healthier and more budget-friendly to make my own.

So, I give you my easy 5-Ingredient Homemade Seasoning. You can make extra and keep it in a jar.

I keep mine in a Masala Dabba (the nifty spice holder in the photo above, a gift that a dear friend brought from India) along with the spices and spice mixes that I use most frequently.

What are the spices in taco seasoning?

As suggested by "5-ingredient taco seasoning," my mix is very simple—it's probably the easiest homemade taco seasoning recipe you'll find.

I like a mix of ancho chile powder, cumin, onion powder (the granulated kind), salt, and pepper. That's it!

You can adjust the ratios based on your flavor preference (you can see the ratios I use in the photo below).

If you like a spicier mix, you could add a pinch of pepper flakes.

The separate spices for 5-Ingredient Homemade Taco Seasoning are shown in their relative ratios on a gray plate. These include 5 tablespoon ancho chile powder, 3 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoon granulated onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.

A slight aside: is it chile, chili, or chilli?! The short answer: it depends on where you are.

If you're in Europe, you likely use "chilli.' In the US, we tend to use "chile" or "chili." All three are correct.

I try to keep my usage consistent with the origin of the pepper and/or the cuisine of the recipe. Since ancho is a pepper from Mexico, I write "ancho chiles," which is the form used by Spanish speakers.

This taco spice recipe is an example of the possibilities if you keep a well-stocked pantry. For more about that, check out Easy Pantry Meals – Living Out of Your Pantry (and refrigerator and freezer)!

Enough spelling geekery. Stay tuned for delicious ways to use your Homemade Taco Seasoning. Have a great weekend!

—xoxo Michelle

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I’m sharing my 5-Ingredient Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe with CookBlogShare (coming soon!), a food blogger recipe-share hosted this week at Recipes Made Easy.

Recipe

5-Ingredient Homemade Taco Seasoning

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

This is probably the easiest homemade taco seasoning recipe you'll find! This seasoning mix is great to have on hand for meat rubs, sauces, and more. Taco night just got that much easier!

Ingredients

5 tablespoon ancho chile powder
3 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoon granulated onion powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Mix ingredients and store in a tightly lidded jar for up to 6 months.

Notes

If you can't find ancho chile (also spelled chili or chilli) powder, you can use just about any type of ground chile (but not cayenne!). Check the ingredient label: many chile powders have additional ingredients. You want only the ground chiles.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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