All-Purpose Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe -
Suitable For All Types of Fillings

If you enjoy making homemade tacos, putting together a simple taco seasoning mix recipe is a good idea. The recipe below is quick and very easy-to-make, and will add fabulous flavours and mouthwatering aromas to all types of filling.

What You'll Need: (makes about 7-8 tablespoons)

2 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp dried Mexican oregano (or other oregano)
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tbsp paprika powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp peppercorns
1-2 tsp sea salt

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

Finely grind the peppercorns, salt and cumin seeds

Once ground add to a bowl

Add the paprika, garlic, onion and chili powders to the bowl and combine thoroughly

Finally, crumble in the dried thyme, oregano and basil and combine again

Store your taco mix in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight and use within 6 months.

Note: Click here for tips, photos and a video demonstrating how to grind ingredients. (Link opens in new window)

Taco Seasoning Mix Uses and Info

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe

As Mexican tacos are made with a variety of fillings: chicken, vegetables, cheese, seafood and of course the always popular beef. I recommend different seasonings depending on the filling.

The ingredients for a seafood filling may not necessarily suit a beef filling, or one that works with vegetables may not with a chicken filling etc.

Make your own and you have control over the ingredients and get the chance to experiment.