Recipe: Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Once you have familiarized yourself with the common seasonings for different types of cooking, it's easy to make your own seasoning mixes based on what flavors you want to impart to your dish. If you're going for a Mexican feel, a taco seasoning mix is super easy and fast to make.

This recipe only takes a couple minutes to put together and costs less than buying pre-packaged taco seasoning. It also has less salt and no artificial additives or preservatives.

Ingredients:
       

Homemade taco seasoning (Photo credit: Southern Fairytale (Rachel))

2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions: 

• Combine all ingredients in an airtight container and shake well to combine. 
• Use 2 - 3 tablespoons per pound of ground beef (use more or less according to individual taste preferences).

This recipe can also be made in larger batches if desired. Store unused amounts in an air tight container for up to 6 months.