Frugal Friday Tip (2 days late...sorry!) Making your own taco & fajita seasoning

Rather than buying pkgs of taco seasoning and fajita seasoning, you can mix your own with basic spices most of us already have in our spice cabinet. The pkgs are expensive and not at all necessary. Here is a recipe for each. Enjoy!

Taco Seasoning:

1 Tbs chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper

In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients. Store in a glass container that is air tight. I use a canning jar.

I multiply this times 10 and store it in a canning jar to use as needed. I have found that 2 tablespoons of this mixture equals about the same as a store bought seasoning package.

Fajita Seasoning:

3 Tbs cornstarch
2 Tbs chili powder
1 Tbs salt
1 Tbs paprika
1 Tbs sugar
2 1/2 tsp crushed chicken bouillon cube
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp cumin

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Pour into a glass container and store with an air tight lid. Store in a cool dry place. Makes the equivalent of 3 packets of commercial or purchased fajita seasoning mix.

I multiply this by 10 and store it in a canning jar so that I have it whenever I might need it. I then use it as needed to prepare fajitas. A few tablespoons goes a long ways. Season meat to taste.