Make taco night easier by arranging your grilled meat, tortillas, toppings, lime wedges, cheese and sour cream on one large platter. A final sprinkle of homemade taco seasoning brings everything together with bold, warm flavor and saves you from using extra dishes.
Taco Seasoning
This easy taco seasoning recipe is built with pantry spices that bring a balanced mix of salt, pepper, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika and cayenne. The blend is simple, but it delivers the kind of flavor that works beautifully with grilled meats and taco fillings. Use it as a dry rub before cooking, then finish the cooked meat with an extra pinch for stronger seasoning.
Because this is a dry spice blend, it is especially convenient for busy weeknights, cookouts and taco bars. You can prepare the seasoning in about five minutes, then use it with the protein of your choice. It is designed for chicken, beef, pork or seafood, making it a useful homemade taco rub whenever you want a quick Mexican-inspired meal without mixing a different seasoning each time.
For serving, tuck the grilled meat into tortillas and add your favorite taco toppings. A large platter with meat, cheese, onions, tomatoes, limes and sour cream makes the meal easy to share. The seasoning is bold enough to flavor the meat but simple enough to pair with fresh toppings, creamy sauces and bright citrus.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsps ground black pepper
- 2 tsps onion powder
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 2 tsps cumin
- 2 tsps dried oregano
- 2 tsps smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp granulated sugar (optional)
Instructions
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Combine the kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and optional sugar in a bowl. Stir until the spices are evenly blended and the color looks consistent throughout.
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Sprinkle the taco seasoning over chicken, beef, pork or seafood before grilling. Coat the surface evenly so every bite picks up the smoky, savory spice blend. Grill the meat using your favorite method.
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After grilling, slice or shred the meat. Add a little more rub to the finished meat if you want a stronger taco seasoning flavor, then serve in tortillas with your preferred toppings.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 1g
Sodium: 437mg
Potassium: 25mg
Vitamin A: 175IU
Vitamin C: 0.2mg
Calcium: 8mg
Iron: 0.4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used only as an approximation.