Homemade Spice Mixes

For the past few years I have been making my own seasoning blends and keeping them on hand for when I need them in recipes. I make a large quantity at once and use a small amount so it lasts quite a long time. This way it becomes just as much of a convenience item as a packet of Lipton onion soup mix or Ortega taco seasoning mix; which is what I had used in the past. These blends also leave out all the MSG and other yucky ingredients, and I'm sure they are much lower in sodium.

Here are the 3 blends I make and use. All of them fit nicely in a pint sized mason jar for storage.

Taco Seasoning Mix

• 12 T Chili Powder
• 1 T Garlic Powder
• 1 T Onion Powder
• 1 T Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 T Dried Oregano
• 2 T Paprika
• 6 T Cumin
• 2 T Sea Salt
• 3 T Black Pepper

Use 2 Tablespoons/1 pound of ground beef.


Onion Soup Mix

• 1 1/3 cup Dried Minced Onion
• 2 T Parsley Flakes
• 4 t Onion Powder
• 4 t Turmeric
• 2 t Sea Salt
• 2 t Sucanat
• 1 t Black Pepper

Use 2-4 Tablespoons per recipe.


Chili Seasoning

• 20 T Chili Powder
• 5 t Paprika
• 5 t Oregano
• 5 t Cayenne Pepper
• 5 t Cumin
• 5 t Sea Salt
• 5 t Black Pepper

Use 3 Tablespoons/1 pound of ground beef.