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This Homemade Taco Seasoning is so flavorful and takes less than 5 minutes to make. You will never buy taco seasoning from the store again!
Want to know what to make with this seasoning? Try these Taco Stuffed Peppers, this classic Taco Soup or this Rotel Dip with this homemade taco seasoning.
Taco Seasoning Recipe
Isn’t it the worst when you go to cook and don’t have the seasoning that you need for the recipe. That’s where homemade seasonings come in! If you don’t have store bought taco seasoning on hand, this recipe can be made in less that 5 minutes from classic seasonings that we all have in our pantry!
Once you try out this homemade recipe, you will never buy store bought again. These flavors make any taco have more flavor and make them taste SO much better! Try it out with this easy Taco Ring. It takes even the most simple recipe to the next level.
What is Taco Seasoning Mix Made of?
Taco Seasoning is made up of simple spices that, when they are mixed together, make the best flavor. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.
- Chili Powder: This gives it some kick. Add more if you like your seasoning extra spicy!
- Garlic Powder: The garlic powder complements all of the other flavors without being too overpowering.
- Onion Powder: This is a subtle onion flavor that really stands out.
- Dried Oregano: The oregano brings in a spicy but sweet flavoring.
- Paprika: Paprika has a smokey flavor and helps add color to the taco seasoning.
- Ground Cumin: This unique flavored seasoning adds lots of flavor with a little spice.
- Salt and Black Pepper: These enhance all of the flavors in the recipe.
How to Make Your Own Taco Seasoning
You can also change the flavor up to have more or less heat depending on your preference. That’s the beauty of homemade seasonings, you can customize them to be however you want!
- Mix spices together: Combine all the seasonings together in a bowl.
- Store: Place the mixture in an airtight container.
How much homemade taco seasoning equals one packet?
A standard store-bought packets of taco seasoning holds about 2 tablespoons of seasoning.
How much taco seasoning for 1 pound of meat?
I use about 2 tablespoons in one pound of ground turkey or ground beef. This is such a simple recipe and it all comes together quick and easy for you to make several taco dishes! The recipe can easily be doubled and use more or less to taste.
Tip: I also like to add 1/2 cup of water to the meat and seasonings to make the meat more moist.
How long does taco seasoning last?
This is the best part! When you store your seasoning, make sure to keep it in a cool, dry place in an airtight container and it will last up to 6 months.
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The Best Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all of the seasonings in a bowl and stir to combine.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
- This recipe can easily be doubled! To use the seasoning, cook 1 pound of ground beef in a skillet until no longer pink. Add 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning to the ground beef along with 1/2 cup of water.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The whole family loved this! Will be making up a big batch!
As a guy in the kitchen this is a life saver and of course easy.
You could really cut all the ingredients in half and it would be great seasoning. Following the measurements it’s just too much everything. In my opinion just cut everything in half except the salt, just don’t add any salt.
Or you could use just one tbsp of the mix and have another tbsp left for another batch of tacos. I agree, two tbsps was just too much everything although my son loved it and thought it was the right amount of heat.
This is my go to recipe, really good
I also love this recipe and make my own @ a much less price than store bought, and it tastes so much better.
Waayyyy less salt…that was the only issue with this recipe..you might want to add a note. I wouldn’t use any salt or maybe just 1/4 tsp would be plenty
Great recipe due to my hubby blood pressure I use less salt but everything else perfect. Very yummy tacos and one of my family favorites!
Very simple combination of spices for this recipe but I felt the salt should have been cut in half. I agree also with adding 1/2 cup water for moistness. This will be a staple in my recipe collection.
Didn’t like it. Taste like chili
Ran out of taco seasoning last minute as I was cooking. Found this recipe and used it in my taco soup. Everyone loved it!
I love this recipe so much Mexican flavor my favorites. Thank you
Beats the store bought with all the preventatives!!
Susanna Toscano
really cute typo….preservatives instead of preventatives. ! we should have preventatives too! gave me a laugh for the day…thanks for the misprint. haha im going to make this right now looks terrific.thank you.
Made this recipe this evening for the first time as I realized at the last minute, I did not have any packaged taco seasoning mix. Wow. It was so much better tasting and only 2 carbs! I’m never buying packaged seasoning mix again. Thank you!
Made this and it was so easy. Already had everything in my cupboard. Very good and economical.Thank you Alyssa
Realized too late I didn’t have Taco seasoning. Made this and it was perfect! I won’t go back to the other, I had the spices already! Thank you!
Perfect! Homemade seasonings are the best! 🙂
Honestly, this recipe wasn’t really my cup of tea. It was too spicy for my liking.
Very good recipe. Kept from buying Taco Seasoning for people as myself that want to pinch Pennies. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
You’re welcome! Homemade seasonings are my favorite, and this taco is the BEST! Glad you loved it too!
Can I use a salt substitute in this taco seasoning mix?
Yes!