mexican recipes

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix


extras, mexican

6 teaspoon chili powder
5 teaspoon paprika
4 1/2 teaspoon cumin
3 teaspoon onion powder
2 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

In storage container with tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; mix well. Seal tightly. Store in cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Makes 21 teaspoons (about 1/2 cup). Seven teaspoons of mix equal a 1.25 oz. pkg. of purchased taco seasoning mix. TIPS: Cumin, an herb, is ground from cumin seeds, and there is no substitute for its flavor.