I’m deep in the trenches of creating my homemade gifts for the holidays. Along with my in-editable gifts (some of my most popular are the Coconut Sugar Scrub, DIY Scented Bath Salts, and Gardener’s Soap), I’m working on some tasty items, too, like the Basil Salt I shared last week..
There’s something so wonderfully simple about DIY spice blends. I can’t decide which part I like best – knowing exactly what I’m cooking with, or tweaking the recipe until it’s just right….
Either way, I’ve got another tasty one for you today – Homemade Mild Taco Seasoning – forget those packets from the store, two tablespoons of this blend and you won’t use another packet ever again! And it’s not just for tacos – use it in chili, enchiladas or anything that needs a little Mexican flavor.
Homemade Mild Taco SeasoningIngredients:
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons coriander
1 tablespoons plus 1 tsp Kosher salt
1 tablespoons plus 1 tsp black pepper
2 tablespoons oregano 1 cup chili powder
Directions:
Gently whisk the spices together to combine, and spoon into an airtight container. This mix will last up to six months.
[If you like things a little spicier, (like my sister Kate), try adding 2 tablespoons of red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon of paprika.]
Plus, this mix is totally giftable! Get yourself some cute little spice jars (here are the ones I use), throw a pretty ribbon around the top, slap a label on (see below!), and you’re good to go. This would be a great gift along with a jar of homemade salsa, too!
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Julie says
January 31, 2014 at 7:45 pmI love making my own spices mixes!
Mandi says
March 20, 2014 at 4:56 amWow! 1 cup of chilli powder seems like a lot! How much do you use per kg/lb meat? I can’t see that written anywhere.
Ang says
March 20, 2014 at 7:54 amThanks for your comment. This makes a very large batch, which you can keep in your spice cabinet. I use about 1/4 of the mixture per 1lb of meat.
gail says
August 19, 2014 at 1:27 pmYou have so many great seasoning mixes on here! I love this one, too!
Gail
Ang Paris says
August 19, 2014 at 1:40 pmThanks Gail 🙂
Sandy Manning says
January 8, 2018 at 5:45 pmDo you add water to the meat like you do with a store bought packet?