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Homemade taco seasoning is easy to make, less expensive than store-bought packets, and it tastes better. This recipe allows you to control the ingredients – no sugar, fillers or preservations.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
No Extra Ingredients You Don’t Need! Store-bought taco seasoning usually has unnecessary fillers or preservatives such as cornstarch, potato starch, sugar and other preservations.
Quick and Easy! Use those spices you already have on hand in your pantry. In minutes you can mix together a delicious taco seasoning. The recipe can be doubled, tripled or even quadrupled so you can keep extra on hand for the next time you need it.
Great Flavor. There is so much good flavor in this seasoning blend. It’s amazing how much better mixing up your own taco seasoning tastes. It makes putting together a quick dinner, like this Taco Bowl, even easier and more delicious!
Taco Seasoning Ingredients
- Chili Powder. Regular chili powder works great but for a different flavor profile you could use Ancho Chili Powder or any speciality chili powders you may have.
- Paprika. I use regular paprika but you could also used smoked paprika.
- Onion Powder. You could substitute this for dried minced onion if that is all you have.
- Garlic Powder. If all you have is garlic salt, cut back on the salt you add in.
- Cumin. Don’t skimp on the cumin, it gives your taco seasoning a warm, earthy delicious flavor.
- Salt. I use sea salt.
- Black Pepper
- Oregano I use sweet oregano but you could also use Mexican Oregano if you have it on hand.
- Red Pepper Flakes. This is optional and you can leave it out if you prefer.
How to Make Taco Seasoning
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Stir until evenly mixed.
- Store in an airtight container.
Tips from leigh Anne
- Feel free to play with the amounts of spices. If you prefer more heat to your taco seasoning, add in more red pepper flakes and maybe some cayenne pepper.
- Use this taco seasoning to season ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken. It’s also great to add into soups such as Taco Soup or use to make a Taco salad dressing. You could also use it is a rub on steak, chicken, pork, shrimp or any seafood. Sprinkle some on your veggies before roasting for great flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will homemade taco seasoning last?
Depending on the age of your spices, homemade taco seasoning will last for 6-12 months stored in an airtight container. It can also be frozen
How much is in a store bought package of taco seasoning?
The store bought packs of taco seasoning have 2 -3 Tbsp of seasoning in them. This recipe batch makes 3 Tbsp of seasoning so can be used to replace a packet of taco seasoning.
How do I know if my spices are still good?
Smell them! They will lose their aroma as they age. So If they don’t have much of an aroma, it’s time to replace them.
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Taco Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 Tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add all spices to a bowl and stir to combine.
- Store in an airtight container.
Tips & Notes:
- Feel free to play with the amounts of spices. If you prefer more heat to your taco seasoning, add in more red pepper flakes and maybe some cayenne pepper.
- Use this taco seasoning to season ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken. It’s also great to add into soups such as Taco Soup or use to make a Taco salad dressing. You could also use it is a rub on meat, chicken, pork or shrimp.
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Beth says
I love the flavor of homemade taco seasoning! So much better than those store bought envelopes!