Description
Ree Drummond’s Pioneer Woman Taco Seasoning elevates Mexican-inspired dishes with bold, homemade flavor. Crafted from pantry staples, this spice blend offers a perfect balance of zesty chili powder, earthy cumin, and warming spices you’ll crave in your next meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) paprika
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) black pepper
Salt:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
Instructions
- Gather a small mixing bowl and prepare to blend your aromatic seasoning blend with precision and care.
- Carefully measure each spice, ensuring exact proportions for a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Gently whisk the spices together, creating a uniform mixture that allows each individual ingredient to distribute evenly throughout the blend.
- Sample the seasoning mix, letting the flavors dance across your palate to determine if additional salt or spice intensity is required.
- Make subtle adjustments by incrementally adding pinches of spices to achieve your desired taste sensation.
- Select a clean, airtight glass or ceramic container that will protect the seasoning from moisture and potential flavor degradation.
- Transfer the meticulously crafted spice blend into the storage container, sealing it tightly to preserve its vibrant aromatics.
- Place the container in a dark, cool pantry or cupboard away from direct sunlight and heat sources, ensuring the spices maintain their robust character and potency for future culinary adventures.
Notes
- Whip up this zesty blend using common spices lurking in your kitchen cabinet.
- Customize heat intensity by playing with chili and pepper ratios for personal preference.
- Store in a sealed glass jar to maintain potency and freshness for weeks.
- Transform ordinary proteins like chicken, beef, and seafood into flavor-packed meals.
- Skip expensive pre-made seasonings and craft a healthier, more budget-friendly alternative.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 10 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg