The Best Homemade Taco Seasoning
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An easy homemade taco seasoning blend, ready to use in anything you can dream up! Make a batch and keep it on hand for Taco Tuesday!
I stopped buying store-bought taco seasoning forever ago. It’s just so easy to make my own and keep it on hand and tastes better than the taco seasoning packet versions.
My Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe has no fillers like potato starch and uses quality ingredients. That means your finished dish will be of higher quality too! Win/Win, right? It’s also gluten-free – provided you use certified gluten-free ingredients (check the label if this is a concern for you!)
Love homemade spice blends? Try my Italian seasoning, Chili Powder, Cajun seasoning, Pumpkin Pie Spice or Poultry seasoning blends!
A NOTE ABOUT CHILI POWDER: This uses prepared chili powder, NOT pur ground chilies
WAYS TO USE TACO SEASONING
I recommend Soft Tacos, Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Pasta and Mini Taco Beef & Bean Pies, Taco Salad, and Taco Soup!
Key Recipe Ingredients
Remember: this is just an overview and the why of the ingredients I choose here. The full list of ingredients and amounts is found in the printable recipe card below.
- Chili Powder. I mention this above, but I need to say it again. DO NOT use pure ground chilis in this. Use a prepared chili powder!
- Garlic Powder
- Cumin
- Onion Powder
- Smoked Paprika
- Oregano
- Salt & Pepper
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How to make Homemade Taco Seasoning
This next part is only a photo tutorial of the recipe steps. The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
JumpUsing a mortar and pestle, or a small bowl – combine all ingredients.
Store in an airtight jar in the pantry, and use within a few months.
How to use Taco Seasoning
TO MAKE TACO MEAT
- 1 pound meat (I use lean ground beef)
- 1-2 Tbs Taco Seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- Brown the meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat.
- Stir in seasoning mix and water.
- Bring to boil and reduce heat.
- Let it simmer while you prepare the toppings and taco shells.
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Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons prepared chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon cracked pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Store in an airtight container until needed.
Notes
Brown the beef, sprinkle the seasoning in and add the water. Let it simmer while you prepare the toppings and taco shells.
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Nutrition
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About Kylee Ayotte
I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Meet Kylee
Taco seasoning is one of those things everyone needs to make at home! It’s so easy and waaaaayyyyy better than the store bought stuff full of chemicals and salt!!