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This month’s Recipe Redux theme is about favorite kitchen staples that are created from scratch. The first thing that came to my mind was homemade seasonings, because we eat a lot of lean protein and I like to spice it up! We love this homemade taco seasoning recipe. I’m going to show you how to make a homemade taco seasoning recipe that is flavorful and easy to throw together. I’m also sharing a bonus recipe for homemade fajita seasoning, too!
I do have some favorite store-bought seasonings that I use and love, but it’s fun to make them from scratch, too. Different spice combos can really add some pizazz to a dish. Herbs and spices add a great flavor punch, when reducing sodium and fats.
Simply Make it and shake it!
How To Make A Paleo Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
We eat a lot of fajitas and tacos in this house. These simple blends are two of my absolute favorites. My Paleo peeps, just substitute coconut sugar for the brown sugar and tapioca starch for the cornstarch. You may need to pulse it a few times in a food processor to finely grind the sugar. Feel free to switch up ingredients to suit your tastes buds, that’s what cooking is all about! Enjoy.
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp Ancho chili powder I love Ancho for the sweeter, mild flavor
- 6 tsp cumin
- 6 tsp garlic powder
- 6 tsp paprika
- 5 tsp oregano
- 6 tsp natural brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tbsp onion powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a mason jar and shake to mix
- Store in the refrigerator to maintain freshness
Homemade Fajita Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp salt
- 6 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 tbsp Ancho chili powder I love Ancho for the sweeter, mild flavor
- 3 tbsp paprika
- 3 tbsp natural brown sugar
- 2 tbsp powdered chicken broth base
- 3 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a mason jar and shake to mix
- Store in the refrigerator to maintain freshness
Check out more kitchen staple favorites from my Recipe Redux friends below!
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Anne Lawton says
I love Mexican food, I will try this the next time I make tacos. Thanks for the recipe
Amee Livingston says
You’re welcome Anne! Thank you for stopping by!
Deanna Segrave-Daly says
I think these both would be divine with shrimp tacos!
Amee Livingston says
That sounds like a winning combo to me, too, Deanna!
Betsy Ramirez says
I am a big fan of make you own seasonings. I am pinning these! Thank you!
Amee Livingston says
Thank you Betsy!
Sarah Grace says
Mmm, this could be the beginning of some homemade chipotle chicken to make a chipotle bowl <33
xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.
Amee Livingston says
That sounds delicious Sarah Grace!!
Becca from It's Yummi! says
I love making my own spices, Amee… it’s SO much cheaper in the long run. Up until now, I didn’t have an official fajita blend, I just sort of mixed a little of this and that. Thanks for the recipe!
Amee Livingston says
Thank you Becca!! I’m glad you like the recipe! 🙂
DB, Foodie Stuntman | Crazy Foodie Stunts says
I’m looking forward to trying these because I have used those spice packets in the past but now I don’t need to!
Amee Livingston says
Thanks for stopping by DB! I love keeping these stocked in my fridge. 🙂