by This simple Taco Seasoning Mix takes less than 5-minutes to whip up, tastes so much better than store-bought and uses just a few everyday spices that you probably already have on hand! Use it on my 10-Minute Spiced Black Beans or Sheet Pan Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos for smoky, slightly spicy flavor!
Friends, you know I’m all about making cooking as easy as possible, but trust me when I say that making your own taco mix seasoning is COMPLETELY worth the effort because the flavor is out of this world.
Plus, it’s like, a fraction of the cost to make your own rather than buy those little packets at the store. And you can totally double or even triple this recipe to make a big batch, so you don’t have to keep running to the store when you want to make my absolutely delicious (and SUPER popular!) 10-Minute Spiced Black Beans!
Why You’ll Love This Spice Mix
As a Registered Dietitian, you know I’m all about making healthy food taste good so that you actually want to eat it, and I feel super confident saying that this chili mix seasoning will totally help you accomplish that.
Plus, I’ve tested this recipe so many times to make sure there’s no weird additives, filler ingredients, or sugar in my version, just good ol’ spices.
It’s smoky, slightly spicy (but not too spicy!) and pairs perfectly with any of my black bean recipes.
If I had to choose a favorite, I’d probably choose my 30-Minute Sheet Pan Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos since it’s the perfect meal prep option that serves as a main dish! But I’ve developed this recipe to be delicious in chilis, tacos, and even tofu!
Save this Recipe!
I love making a big batch of this taco seasoning to use throughout the month on recipes like my Easy and Healthy Sweet Potato and Spiced Black Bean Quesadillas!
So What Spices Do You Need?
‘Kay, let’s gather the ingredients! I made sure when I was developing this recipe that the ingredient list was kept short and manageable without sacrificing any flavor, and not to toot my own horn, but I think I did a pretty good job.
All we need for this delish spice mix is chili powder, smoked paprika (regular works fine, too!), cumin, garlic powder, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Yup, that’s it!
Time To Make The Easiest Taco Mix Seasoning
Guys, I honestly feel kinda silly even calling this a ‘recipe’ because it’s so easy, but ask and you shall receive, and you guys definitely asked!
5-Minute Simple Taco Mix Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1½ tsp chili flakes
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Equipment
- 1 small bowl or jar
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and stir until well combined.
