The Easy Taco Seasoning Recipe That's a Welcomed Homemade Gift

Video for making this mix as a Christmas gift: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeXs1yv5RyY 

Americans love their tacos. In the US, we eat over 4 billion tacos per year. It can be a fun meal to get out, but with the rise in costs of everything lately, many people are working to bring their budgets in line and this mix helps you make great tacos and more at home with a little bit of effort that delivers big on taste.

This and other mixes I created are inspired by Leanne Ely, the founder of Saving Dinner.  They have become a requested gift year after year from some of my family members, and I love anything that makes gift giving easier and more affordable. 

The best way to create this mix is with a food processor, although a spoon and large bowl will work well also.  Our preferred container is a mason jar because they keep the mixes airtight, and are easy to label for gift giving. A wide mouth funnel makes filling the jars much easier.

Check out the video for how to make this recipe quick and easy. The recipe is below.

 Taco Seasoning Mix

This mix is incredibly versatile and will be used up quickly.  Fortunately, it mixes quickly as well.  To create the mix, use the instructions in the video.

Ingredients:

2/3 cup chili powder

1/3 cup Cumin

2 tablespoons Paprika

2 ½ - 3 teaspoons Onion powder

2 ½ - 3 teaspoons Garlic powder

2 ½ - 3 teaspoons Oregano

2 ½ - 3 teaspoons Red pepper flakes

3 tablespoons salt

3 tablespoons pepper

For dip: Add 1/2 to ¾ cup seasoning mix to any melted cheese or cheese combination.

For taco seasoning:  Add ¼ to ½ cup per pound of meat, chicken or fish.

Items used in the video

Cuisinart Food Processor

Canning Funnel for Kitchen Use

8oz Mason Jar

Chili Powder

Cumin

Paprika

Onion Powder

Garlic Powder

Oregano

Red Pepper Flakes

Salt

Pepper