Homemade Taco Seasoning

I must have really needed a break from talking about cloth diapers (the series is not quite done), because I'm sort of on a recipe kick for a minute here.

And I don't even like to cook that much.

Last night we had Taco Salad for dinner.  While I was browning the ground beef, I realized that we were out of taco seasoning.  I used to buy seasoning packets until one day, like yesterday, I found myself in a pinch.  I needed taco seasoning but I did not have time to run to the store. So I hunted down a recipe that used spices I normally keep in my spice cabinet.  I immediately loved it, and I have used it ever since.  It tastes much better than the cheap-o off-brand seasoning packets I previously bought.  So yesterday, I looked up the recipe and threw together a fresh batch.  Whew!  Problem solved.  I thought I'd share the recipe. 

Taco Seasoning

1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt (I used Kosher salt this time)
1 teaspoon black pepper

In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container. 
 

 
I like to quadruple this recipe (or more) so that I have taco seasoning on hand for taco meat or soups, and I can just measure out what I need.  If you do it this way, be sure to give your container a good shake before you measure out your seasoning, as larger particles (like my Kosher salt)  may have fallen to the bottom.
 
Give me a shout out if you try it.