Taco and Fajita Seasoning

I recently gave up on buying Taco and Fajita seasoning packets from the store because I found these seasoning mix recipes that I think are so much better. Plus, you can increase or decrease the ingredients to suit your tastes (I always add extra hotness, like cayenne and crushed red pepper).

Taco Seasoning

To make about 1 packet worth (for 1 lb meat):

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 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Or 4x it and do this to make about 2/3 cup:

4 Tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 teaspoon paprika

6 teaspoon ground cumin

4 teaspoon sea salt

4 teaspoon black pepper

I do the 4x recipe and put the ingredients right into a small container (like an old jam jar or small plastic container) and then shake. To use, add a few tablespoons of the mix and a few tablespoons of water.

Fajita Seasoning (about 3 packets worth)

3 Tablespoons cornstarch

2 Tablespoons chili powder

1 Tablespoon salt

1 Tablespoon paprika

1 Tablespoon sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons crushed chicken bouillon

1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/2 teaspoon cumin

Same as with the Taco seasoning, put the ingredients right into a small container (like an old jam jar or small plastic container) and then shake. To use, add a few tablespoons of the mix and a few tablespoons of water.