Happy new year everyone! It’s already been a super busy start to the year, but I’m feeling very positive and optimistic about 2019. In the new year, I’m focusing on spending more time doing things I love, which also includes cooking things that I love. Mexican food is hands down my favorite type of food. I love dining at authentic Mexican restaurants. Let’s be honest, queso is life.

I also love cooking Mexican inspired dishes at home. We probably eat some sort of Mexican food at least once a week. That being said, I always have taco seasoning on hand in my kitchen. When I was in college, I used to just buy the taco seasoning packets and taco kits. Now that I’m older and wiser, I’ve learned it’s a lot healthier and cost effective to make taco seasoning in bulk using spices from your pantry. Another reason I like making my own taco seasoning is because I have more control over the flavor of the taco seasoning.

This Zesty Taco Seasoning is perfect to stash away in the pantry for taco night. And beyond tacos, you can use this for burritos, enchiladas, burgers, chilis and in soups like my Slow Cooker Chicken Verde and White Bean Soup. You can easily store this seasoning in a pretty mason jar or a tightly sealed Tupper Ware container. I highly recommend making a batch of this taco seasoning! Having this seasoning on hand in my pantry is so convenient and allows me to whip up tacos in a pinch. “Taco bout” a win win. See what I did there?

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Zesty Taco Seasoning

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Prep Time

10 minutes

Servings

servings MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dark chili powder
• 2 tbsp dark chili powder
• 4 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp ground black pepper
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper

Prep Time 10 minutes Servings servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1/2 cup dark chili powder 2 tbsp dark chili powder 4 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp ground black pepper 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp crushed red pepper

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Instructions

1. Measure the spices and dump into a mason jar or tightly sealed Tupper Ware container. Seal with lid and shake to mix all the spices together.
2. To make tacos, brown 1 lb of taco meat over medium to high heat. You can use ground turkey, ground beef or ground chicken. Add 3 tbsp of taco seasoning and ½ cup of water to the taco meat. Stir and bring to a boil for 2 minutes, then turn heat down to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. The uses of this seasoning are endless! Add 2-3 tbsp of seasoning to soups, chilis, burgers and chicken for a meal that is packed with flavor.