Growing up mom used to make our own taco seasoning. I never understood why, but now I find that I am making my own taco seasoning as well. There are a couple of reasons I do this:

1). It is cheaper

2). I don’t always have the taco seasoning packets on hand but I usually have the spices on hand to make the seasoning.

I have changed the recipe a bit from the one my mom used and I usually double it so I always have some on hand. Enjoy!

Taco Seasoning

1 tbsp. Chili Powder

1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder

2 tsp. Onion Flakes

1/2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

1/2 tsp. Dried Oregano

1/2 tsp. Paprika

1 1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin

1 tsp. Sea Salt

1  tsp. Black Pepper

Mix everything together. Use 1-2 tbsp. per pound of meat depending on how strong of a flavor you want.