TACO SEASONING RECIPE FOR CHICKEN & SO MUCH MORE!
Curious how to make this taco seasoning recipe for chicken, pork, and ground beef?
Back in the day, I used to be the kind of person that stocked up on $0.50 taco seasoning packets. Now that I’ve learned how easy it is to make my own, I will never go back.
When you start looking at ingredient lists at the grocery store, it can be pretty scary. Our food is full of so many preservatives, and unhealthy, even toxic stuff.
If you truly are looking to be healthy, start looking at your ingredient list.
Making homemade dressings and sauces really is not that hard and does not take long to throw together. Some of our favorites are a maple vinaigrette, healthy peanut sauce, and cilantro lime dressing. We have also gotten into making our own burger seasonings and blackening seasonings that are great for tilapia.
It is so nice knowing what is going into your food and even controlling it!
WHY MAKE THIS TACO SEASONING RECIPE FOR CHICKEN, PORK, AND BEEF?
Making your own seasoning is healthier. You won’t find any preservatives or added sugar here!
Homemade taco seasoning is cheaper. A whole batch is equivalent to multiple packets of store bought and costs about $1.
It is easy to make in big batches and freeze. I get it, we are all busy, why add one more thing to your plate? I promise. Take 5 minutes once a month to make this. YOU WON’T REGRET IT!
You can modify how you and your family like it. If you like extra spicy, add in some more chili powder. Or maybe you are watching your sodium, limit or omit the salt.
The flavor really is AMAZING!
RELATED– If you are giving the homemade thing a go, you might as well try out these Homemade Granola Bars. Seriously, so good!
INGREDIENTS IN TACO SEASONING RECIPE FOR CHICKEN
- CUMIN
- GARLIC POWDER
- ONION POWDER
- SALT
- PEPPER
- CHILI POWDER
- RED PEPPER FLAKES
- OREGANO
- PAPRIKA
You probably already have all of these ingredients in your pantry.
TIP– buy spices in a bulk container because it is cheaper.
Homemade Taco Seasoning for Chicken, Pork, and Beef
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 Tbsp cumin
- 3 tsp salt
- 3 tsp pepper
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp onion powder
- 1½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1½ tsp dried oregano
- 1½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a container with a lid. Shake together to mix. Store in the pantry or freezer.
HOW TO USE TACO SEASONING
Obviously you can use this homemade taco seasoning for… tacos! But you can do so much more with it. I recommend starting with 1 Tbsp of this homemade taco seasoning mix and add more to taste.
- fajitas– Throw a tablespoon of taco seasoning in the crockpot with a few chicken breasts, onions, and peppers. Viola!
- carnitas– Throw a tablespoon of taco seasoning in the crockpot with a pork shoulder or butt. Cook on low and shred.
- taquitos– Use your favorite meat with a tablespoon of taco seasoning, wrap in tortillas with some cheese and bake.
- burritos or burrito bowls– Grab some shredded meat with taco seasoning, rice, lettuce, sour cream, black beans, veggies, and cheese.
- taco soup– Use this taco seasoning in your favorite Mexican soup recipe.
- fiesta dip– sprinkle some taco seasoning and tomatoes with green chiles with sour cream for a wonderful dip!
OTHER RECIPES I THINK YOU MIGHT LIKE
- Granola bars
- Homemade granola
- Peanut butter energy bites– gluten free and dairy free
- PB & Jelly energy bites– gluten free and dairy free
