The Best Taco Seasoning

• servings: 6 items
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder, try homemade chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons kosher salt or 1 teaspoon fine salt

1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika

1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more based on how spicy you want the mix

2 teaspoons mushroom powder, optional, see tips

Directions

Combine 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk until well blended.

To add heat, whisk in 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (1/2 teaspoon is mild to medium heat). Add more for a spicier seasoning.

Whisk in 2 teaspoons of mushroom powder (see tips).

Store in an airtight jar for up to 6 months, and use 1 to 2 tablespoons per pound (450g) of meat or veggies.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
• Calories: 20
• Total Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 885mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 4g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Total Sugars: 0g
• Protein: 1g