Christmas in July – Homemade Taco Seasoning

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Christmas in July – Homemade Taco Seasoning

For my second gift idea this week, I went with a simple gift. Remember those crockpot chicken tacos I made last summer? With the homemade taco seasoning? Hubby and I love that taco seasoning. We use it anywhere you would normally use a packet of store-bought taco seasoning. We love it so much we thought it would be great to share with our family and friends.

So we mixed up a VERY large batch of the seasoning. I ordered some cute little jars and again put labels on them including instructions of how to make the taco seasoning when people ran out. I saved the label files if anyone is interested in them. Just shoot me an email.

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Yield: 2 1/2 Tbsp is equal to one packet from the store

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried onion flakes
3/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp oregano
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 1/2 Tbsp cumin
2 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp black pepper

Directions:

Mix it all together! The mix can be stored in an airtight container for up to a year!

Recipe from Sweet Life Kitchen

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Amanda — June 9, 2010 at 1:10 pm

wow! looks yummy to me. 🙂Service Express
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Sunshine — June 9, 2010 at 1:13 pm

So at first I was concerned that it had corn in it. Then I saw that those little yellowy looking things were garlic. Now I’m sold! I’ll be making this for my best friend’s surprise birthday party BBQ. Thanks so much!
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ErinsFoodFiles — June 9, 2010 at 2:20 pm

Looks awesome!
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Mandy — June 9, 2010 at 4:22 pm

That looks YUMMY! I am totally making this!
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Elina — June 9, 2010 at 8:35 pm

This looks more like a cooked salsa. I bet it’s delicious 🙂
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Fun and Fearless in Beantown — June 9, 2010 at 9:06 pm

This looks really fresh and easy to make! Thanks for sharing!
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bcallegra — June 10, 2010 at 2:41 am

This is going to be a funny comment coming from me, for those who know me well. This recipe looks great, and I’m a person that hates regular ketchup! As one of the other commenters mentioned, this looks more like a salsa topping which is what I’m hoping for. Also, funny that you mentioned grills since we just purchased our first grill – perfect opportunity to try this recipe!
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Ma What's 4 dinner — June 10, 2010 at 1:00 pm

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Ma What's 4 dinner — June 10, 2010 at 1:02 pm

This looks soooooo yummy. I’m always looking for something new to spread on burgers, it is grilling season after all, well not today, but still.

Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma, What’s For Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
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giz — June 10, 2010 at 7:08 pm

Thanks for visiting our blog. I like your version of bacon wrapped dates – have to try that too. Also love easy condiment making – looks fabulous
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Jennifer Sikora — June 14, 2010 at 5:36 pm

I just found your blog! OH my gosh!! You have the best looking recipes!

I am trying this ketchup out!

Come visit me and view my recipes at http://www.jennifersikora.com

Christmas in July – Homemade Taco Seasoning