Homemade Cannabis-Infused Taco Seasoning

Are you looking for a unique way to enjoy your favorite herb? Spice up your taco night with this spicy, flavorful cannabis-infused taco seasoning made with spices and decarbed cannabis flower or kief. Discover how easy it is to season and infuse tacos, taco salads, fajitas, and more.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

As you probably already know, the seasoning is the foundation of any genuinely delicious taco recipe.

And recently, I’ve been getting more and more requests for healthy recipes from my Edibles with Emily Community.

So allow me to introduce the all-natural, gluten-free, homemade cannabis-infused taco seasoning that can suit just about any diet preference.

It’s the perfect match for anyone craving a delicious, spicy flavor. It can also be used for various diets, including low-carb, sugar-free, gluten-free, and more.

In this post, you will learn how to make your own homemade cannabis taco seasoning with your choice of decarbed cannabis flowers or kief.

What You Will Need

• 6 Tablespoons ground cumin
• 3 Tablespoons ground chili pepper*
• 3 Tablespoons corn flour
• 1 Tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1 Tablespoon granulated onion
• 1 Tablespoon ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle peppers
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 gram ground decarbed cannabis flower

Note: a complete list of ingredients with amounts and printable instructions is located in the recipe card below.

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Step 1 – If you haven’t already, decarboxylate your cannabis flower in an oven or Instant pot at 240°F for 40 minutes for THC flower. Follow the instructions for decarbing CBD flowers here.
• Step 2 – Gather all of your spices before getting started.
• Step 3 – Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a whisk until well incorporated.
• Step 4 – Store in a mason jar for future use.

Note: Complete step-by-step printable instructions are located on the recipe card below.

Storage Instructions

You can store your prepared taco seasoning in a mason jar in a cool, dark, dry place for several weeks or months.

Place it in the freezer if you want to store it for longer. Learn more about how to store edibles here.

Alternate Infusion Options

Like all things cannabis, there are many ways to infuse something. There are two different ways to incorporate cannabis into this taco seasoning recipe.

Decarbed Cannabis Flower 

Using decarbed cannabis flowers is no different than using any other ground spice or herb in this recipe.

But before you incorporate cannabis as an ingredient in any recipe, it’s essential to understand the process of decarboxylation or decarbing first.

Raw cannabis flowers contain nutrients and other amazing compounds, like CBDA, THCA, and terpenes, in their fresh and dried state. 

However, raw cannabis plants do not naturally contain large amounts of active THC or CBD, the two most popular cannabinoids. 

To experience the benefits of activated THC or CBD, cannabis must first undergo decarboxylation. 

If you’ve never gone through the process, have no fear; decarbing is simple.

If you have never decarbed before, you can get started with my beginner’s guide to cannabis decarboxylation here.

After this process, you can add this decarbed flower to any recipe, such as my favorite cannabis ranch dressing or these tasty cannabis-deviled eggs.

Because each person has a different endocannabinoid system and responds to cannabis differently, it is crucial to dose an appropriate amount for your tolerance.

This recipe calls for one teaspoon of ground, decarbed cannabis flower, but you can adjust this to suit your needs.

Decarbed Kief

Kief is a fine, powdery substance that accumulates at the bottom of a grinder or other cannabis container.

Kief typically contains the highest concentration of resinous glands, or trichomes, that include cannabinoids like THC, CBD, CBG, etc.

This means that kief can be much more potent than flower or trim.

Because of this, you may be able to use less of it in this recipe or more, depending on the effect you’re looking for.

Remember that you still need to decarb the kief just as you would traditional flower to enjoy the benefits of CBD, THC, CBG, etc.

If you’ve never worked with kief before, you can get my complete guide to decarbing and making edibles with kief here.

Pair With A Fat Source

If you use cannabis flower or kief to make this infused taco seasoning, pairing this seasoning with a meal that includes fat is important.

This is because cannabis is better absorbed by the body when paired with fat.

Studies show that cannabinoids are 2.5-3x more bioavailable to the body when paired with a fat source.

Because of this, I urge you to consider adding some fat to your meal for the best overall experience.

If you make traditional ground beef tacos, the fat naturally present in the ground beef is the perfect way to ensure your cannabinoids are more easily absorbed.

Alternatively, add a teaspoon of your favorite cannabutter to the already-cooked meat. Options include:

• Bliss Cannabutter
• Slow cooker or crockpot method cannabutter
• Instant Pot cannabutter
• Stovetop cannabutter
• LEVO cannabutter
• Kief cannabutter
• CBD cannabutter

Wholesome Ingredients

This recipe is 100% all-natural, gluten-free, and vegan and is wholesome, unlike many prepackaged options in the store.

Prepackaged seasonings are also typically full of artificial ingredients and high amounts of sodium.

With this recipe, you have complete control over how much salt or sodium you add to adjust it based on your needs.

And making taco seasoning from scratch allows you to control the spice level, making it as spicy or mild as you need.

That’s the best thing about homemade cannabis recipes. Not only do you get to use fresh ingredients, but they taste so much better.

As with most things, you’re usually better off making them from scratch.