Do you have a go-to Taco Seasoning Recipe?

[ginger]

M has decided even the mild taco seasoning packets are way too spicy. I figure I might as well make my own so I can control the "heat" and sodium.

I've made this one before, but I wanted to know what you've made (of course no red pepper flakes and half the chili powder).

[wambam]

All teaspoons:

Salt
Cumin
Oregano
2 Chili powder
Garlic powder
Onion powder

[IrishBelle]

I use this one Taco Seasoning

[lissaholly]

Huh. I always thought I used Rachel rays, but turns out it isn't. Oh well, I like it!

www.rachelcooks.com/2011/10/28/homemade-taco-seasoning/

[sonrisa]

I skip chili powder entirely if I want to cut the spice. Cumin, salt, pepper, oregano, cinnamon, smoked or regular paprika (depending on what I want). Maybe little allspice. I saute onions and add actual garlic rather than use powdered.

[katfco]

I don't measure, but I use oregano, garlic, onion powder (or diced onions), cumin, paprika, chili powder and salt. I usually use several very heavy shakes for everything, but just a light dash or two of chili powder and salt.

[tripleshot]

[ginger]

Jul 6, 2015 17:22:13 GMT -5 tripleshot said:

MY KID IS A WIMP!

[speckledfrog]

Jul 6, 2015 17:22:13 GMT -5 tripleshot said:

TL;DR?

[tripleshot]

Can you just use half a packet instead?

[shopgirl07]

I just use equal parts cumin, chili powder and paprika. I don't find chili powder to be hot at all.

[ginger]

I don't even care anymore.

Stupid seafood posting BFF.

/kicks dirt

[usuallylurking]

I've been on the search too, my boys suddenly deemed our old seasoning too spicy. But I'm determined to fix it because it's one thing they happily eat with no fights!

[ginger]

Jul 6, 2015 17:27:27 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

Jul 6, 2015 17:22:13 GMT -5 tripleshot said:

TL;DR?

[bonquiqui]

Jul 6, 2015 17:22:13 GMT -5 tripleshot said:

You get me lol

[DotAndBuzz]

Penzey's taco seasoning. Love it.

[lilles]

m.goya.com/product/Product.aspx?id=32

Sazón Goya with coriander and annatto. Not spicy at all. I also add one of their bouillon cubes/powders to the beef along with garlic and chopped red peppers and onions. The kids love it.

[bonquiqui]

One time, we went to make tacos and thought we had an Old El Paso, but we didn't. My ex decided to just add seasoning to the meat, and it was horrible. Give me the fake msg packet lol

[looseseal]

No specific recipe. I just add salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and lots of cumin. 

[moreace01]

America's Test Kitchen has a good one. 

[aprilludgate]

We were out of the packets one day and added Pace salsa to the meat instead. It was surprisingly really good, so that's what we use now.

[sarahswim]

We made this the other night and it was amazing. It has (or I guess, it will) become our go-to for tacos.
picky-palate.com/2013/04/01/grilled-taco-and-lime-chicken-for-tacos/

[Pibs]

Alton Brown's Taco Potion #19. Mostly because it makes me think about the Love Potion #9 song, except with tacos. I'd just leave out the cayenne and maybe decrease the chili powder.

www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/taco-potion-19-recipe.html

[Dezi]

I use this one.
m.allrecipes.com/recipe/46653/taco-seasoning-i/