Taco lovers and Mexican food fans you’ll want this Homemade Taco Seasoning mix to be in your pantry at all times! It takes 5 minutes to make, delivers big flavor to any Mexican themed meals that would usually use a taco seasoning packet from the store (hint: this is so much better)!
Homemade tacos are one of the easiest and most delicious dinner recipes to make.
No matter what kind you make, you need a packet of taco seasoning mix.
No more! Make your own!
It’s easy and fast to whip up. Keep it in your spice collection ready to use any time.
It’s not just for tacos either. Use it in any Mexican themed recipes calling for taco seasoning!
It’s naturally gluten-free too.
Recipe Ingredients
- Chili Powder
- Onion Powder
- Cumin
- Kosher Salt – Kosher Salt has better flavor and is a less salty tasting salt! It sprinkles well due to the granule size too distributing into food more evenly.
- Oregano
- Garlic Powder
- ground Red Pepper – Cayenne Pepper may be substituted if desired.
Why Make Taco Seasoning?
- It’s an affordable option if you make Mexican dishes often.
- You’ll always have it in your pantry and don’t have to remember to buy it.
- It’s fast and easy to make.
- It’s less salty than store-bought seasoning mix. Often a high amount of sodium is added to processed foods to heighten the flavors. Store-bought taco seasoning is always too salty for me. This blend allows the true spice flavors to come out. If you want more salt, add it to the dish you are making not the mix.
- It can be customized. Want more or less of a certain spice flavor? OR want to add something more like smoked paprika? You can adjust the spice mix to make it perfect to your preferences.
- It makes a great gift idea.
How to Make Taco Seasoning
Combine all the ingredients into a small bowl and mix well.
Alternatively it can be mixed the the jar to be used to store it.
How Much to Use?
1 tablespoon is roughly equal to the flavor amount in 1 packet of store bought taco seasoning.
Start with that amount and increase it if the recipe you are making needs more.
You can also add more salt into your recipe if it’s needed.
How to Use it
There are so many great recipes to use this homemade mix!
Add a tablespoon to shredded chicken or a pound of meat (ground) for tacos (see the Easy Beef Taco recipe below).
Or try one of these recipe:
- 10-Minute Taco Lettuce Wraps
- Taco Turkey Meatballs
- Taco Pasta with Black Bean Noodles
- Mini Taco Meatballs
- Stuffed Taco Burgers
- Green Chile Chicken Totchos
- Cheesy Mexican Frittata
Easy Beef Tacos recipe
The easiest way to use the seasoning mix is IN tacos! Here is a fast and easy recipe.
- Add 1 pound of ground beef to a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Saute, breaking the beef into small pieces, until no pink remains in the ground beef.
- Drain and discard any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning mix, 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of water to the beef mixture. Simmer until the liquid has evaporated and the beef has thickened into a sauce.
- Serve with hard taco shells or soft corn tortillas, grated Mexican blend cheese, chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce.
Makes 6-8 tacos.
Storing It
Store sealed in a small glass Mason jar in a cool, dark location. Will stay fresh for up to a year.
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Taco Seasoning mix
Homemade Taco Seasoning is full of classic flavor, and takes 5 minutes to make. So much better than store bought mixes.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon ground Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground Red Pepper
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients and stir well to fully mix together.
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Store in a sealed jar in a cool dark location. The seasoning mixture will last several months.
To use:
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Substitute 1 tablespoon for 1 packet of store bought taco seasoning mix. Increase amount as desired to suit personal taste.
Recipe Notes
Easy Beef Tacos recipe
The easiest way to use the seasoning mix is IN tacos! Here is a fast and easy recipe.
- Add 1 pound of ground beef to a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Saute, breaking the beef into small pieces, until no pink remains in the ground beef.
- Drain and discard any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning mix, 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of water to the beef mixture. Simmer until the liquid has evaporated and the beef has thickened into a sauce.
- Serve with hard taco shells or soft corn tortillas, grated Mexican blend cheese, chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce.
Makes 6-8 tacos.
Suzy says
This is the best! So simple to make and have around anytime you nned it!
Catalina says
I use a lot taco seasoning in my kitchen! Glad to make it at home now!
Cathy says
Homemade is so much better, and I love how easy this one is!
Tara says
I can eat tacos for every meal! I love the idea of making my own seasoning at home, that way I don’t have to worry about the unhealthy additives from the store bought mix. Also, the combinations of flavors are spot on!
Janeane M Davis says
My family likes to eat tacos every Friday. I cannot wait to try this recipe and have my own taco seasoning mix!
Wren says
I would much rather have homemade taco seasoning than have to buy the packets! Plus with my celiac, I have to be careful! Thanks so much for sharing.
Toni Dash says
Yes!! You are in control on the ingredients. Finally you don’t need to read this label!
Vikki says
Used it on tacos for tonight’s dinner and they were the best tacos I’ve ever had
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This Homemade Taco Seasoning mix recipe looks incredibly delicious!
Celebrate Woman Today says
I like this delicious recipe. I try to make some seasonings and use them for different recipes.
Beth says
We love tacos around here! These recipe looks so delicious and amazing! I can’t wait to try this!
Tara Pittman says
This seasoning will be great for my beans. The flavors do sound like a great recipe
Matt Taylor says
Awesome, I love a good taco seasoning, this one is perfect!!
Lauren Kelly says
Homemade seasoning is the best! I just made a batch, thank you so much!
Lisalia says
I LOVE mexican inspired meals and this is a GREAT addition to my pantry. LOVE that it’s not loaded with MSG, sodium, and dyes of nefarious kinds. Fresh flavor and easy to put together – true to all your recipes!
Heidy says
This Homemade Taco Seasoning mix was outstanding. Full of flavor and made the meat delish. I made a larger batch after the first one and gifted it to a few friends who loved it. I passed on the link so they too could print your recipe.
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
We have tacos so often, it makes sense to make my own taco seasoning instead of buying the packets at the store. Thanks for this.
Annissa says
What a great way to avoid all of the additives in the packaged taco seasoning. I’m going to make a big batch so I have some on hand. Taco salad is a favorite at our house!
Kait | Slumber & Scones says
I have been looking for a good homemade spice blend to use for tacos, and this combination sounds like exactly what I needed. I like that there is plenty of flavor and spice here. Now I can’t wait for Taco Tuesday!
Sarah Skaggs says
This is awesome! I made a huge batch.
Dannii says
We always have our own homemade seasoning on hand. It has so many uses.