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Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

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By: IsabelPosted: 8/29/18

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This Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is made without any added sugar or weird ingredients – just a delicious blend of Mexican spices and herbs to get your taco party started! (gluten free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan)

This Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is made without any fillers, preservatives, added sugar or weird ingredients - just a delicious blend of Mexican spices and herbs to get your taco party started! (gluten free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan)

This Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe has been a long time coming! After using it to make these ground beef tacos and again in this creamy taco pasta, I knew I had to dedicate a separate post all about taco seasoning.

The first time I made my own seasoning blend was kind of an accident. I was making some normal ground beef tacos for taco night and I had everything ready to go except for the seasoning. I thought I had a packet of the store-bought stuff in my spice cabinet but I didn’t, so I decided to season the meat with what I thought would taste good and the results were surprisingly great!

I know I probably shouldn’t admit this because I’m Mexican, but I’ve always actually liked the flavor of store-bought taco seasoning. Other than it being a little too salty, I never minded the flavor at all. So my goal with this taco seasoning recipe was to make it taste like the store-bought stuff. But better. And I did!

The best part is that this recipe has no fillers, preservatives, added sugar or funky ingredients – just my favorite blend of Mexican spices and herbs to get your taco party started.

This Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is made without any fillers, preservatives, added sugar or weird ingredients - just a delicious blend of Mexican spices and herbs to get your taco party started! (gluten free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan)

How to make taco seasoning

This taco seasoning is a simple blend of herbs and spices that I regularly have in my kitchen. The ingredients themselves aren’t super fancy, but the proportions are just right, making this seasoning a powerhouse of flavor. Here’s what you’ll need.

  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

This homemade taco seasoning will last about 6 months when stored in an airtight container, so make a big batch of it and keep it in your spice cabinet to use whenever you’d like!

This Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is made without any fillers, preservatives, added sugar or weird ingredients - just a delicious blend of Mexican spices and herbs to get your taco party started! (gluten free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan)

How to customize this taco seasoning recipe

  • Watching your salt intake? Simply leave out the salt in this recipe and just add it as needed during the cooking process.
  • Like your taco seasoning on the spicy side? Add 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the mix.
  • Want more of a smoky flavor? Use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika. You could also add some ground chipotle powder.
This Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is made without any fillers, preservatives, added sugar or weird ingredients - just a delicious blend of Mexican spices and herbs to get your taco party started! (gluten free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan)

Once you’ve got your little jar of homemade taco seasoning, all that’s left to do is get cooking! Here are some of my favorite ways to use it.

Recipes made with taco seasoning

  • the best taco salad
  • healthy chicken nachos
  • ground beef tacos
  • creamy taco pasta
  • easy taco casserole
  • sprinkled on any ground or shredded meat mixture for tacos
  • sprinkled on popcorn or your favorite snacks

For ground beef, chicken or turkey tacos, I recommend using 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning per 1 pound of meat.

Recipe

4.48 from 21 votes

Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

Serves: 4 servings (2 tablespoons each)
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This Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is made without any added sugar or weird ingredients - just a delicious blend of Mexican spices and herbs to get your taco party started!
Prep: 5 minutes
Total : 5 minutes
This Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is made without any added sugar or weird ingredients – just a delicious blend of Mexican spices and herbs to get your taco party started! (gluten free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan)

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a small airtight jar and close with a lid. Shake to combine.

Isabel’s Tips:

When making ground beef, chicken or turkey tacos, I recommend using 2 tablespoons of seasoning per 1 pound of ground meat.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2tablespoons Calories: 18kcal (1%) Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g Monounsaturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 1749mg (73%) Potassium: 77mg (2%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 4g (4%) Vitamin A: 1200IU (24%) Vitamin C: 0mg Calcium: 20mg (2%) Iron: 1.4mg (8%)
Author: Isabel Eats
Course:Sauce, Seasoning
Cuisine:Mexican
This Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is made without any added sugar or weird ingredients - just a delicious blend of Mexican spices and herbs to get your taco party started!
Did you Make my Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe?Leave a comment below and tag @isabeleats on social media!
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  1. Jimmy says

    Posted on 8/2 at 5:29 pm

    I haven’t seen any new posts for some time now are you still available
    or am I still subscribed??
    Thanks Jimmy

    Reply
    • Morgan @ Isabel Eats says

      Posted on 8/5 at 4:47 pm

      Hi Jimmy! Isabel is currently on maternity leave but will return soon.

      Reply
  2. Shellie says

    Posted on 7/29 at 2:07 pm

    when you add the taco seasoning to the meat, do you add water, like with the store packet?

    Reply
    • Ana @ Isabel Eats says

      Posted on 1/14 at 4:30 pm

      Hi Shellie! We would recommend using this recipe without water, almost like a dry rub for the meat. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  3. Noelle says

    Posted on 4/26 at 10:05 pm

    5 stars
    I use your taco seasoning for all my tacos, but it’s the PERFECT companion to tacos dorados! Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Buffy says

    Posted on 8/29 at 2:22 pm

    5 stars
    Love your recipes

    Reply
    • Isabel says

      Posted on 8/30 at 11:52 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  5. Kayla says

    Posted on 4/24 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    I’m sold on this taco seasoning for life, it really is perfect.

    Reply
  6. Heather says

    Posted on 4/15 at 1:14 pm

    Yummy! Just made this up! This is just right amount of spice for my Taco Salad!
    Grandsons should like the spike up of spice!
    Thank you

    Reply
  7. Joe says

    Posted on 4/3 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe, thanks! I use it with veggie broth to marinate soy curls,

    Reply
  8. Judy says

    Posted on 3/12 at 10:26 pm

    Love this recipe ❤

    Reply
    • Isabel says

      Posted on 3/15 at 11:13 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  9. Cheryl says

    Posted on 8/31 at 2:11 pm

    What kind of chili powder do you use? They are all so different, so it would make a difference in the final flavor of the mix. Thanks, love your recipes and look forward to trying them.

    Reply
    • Isabel says

      Posted on 9/19 at 6:32 pm

      Hi Cheryl! I love and use almost exclusively the Simply Organic brand of spices. Here’s the specific one that I use – https://amzn.to/2poMYPS.

      Reply
      • Becky K says

        Posted on 3/10 at 7:09 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Isabel! I’m a fan of your recipes and have made many of them. Seriously, you should write a cookbook! That would be SO great! In regards to the taco seasoning, I wondered about the chili powder. I have several pure chili powders I got from Native seeds in Tucson. Would you recommend still using the blend you suggested or could I use what I have. Ancho, guihillo(sic), hatch, poblabo is what’s in the cupboard.

        Reply
        • Ana @ Isabel Eats says

          Posted on 3/13 at 2:13 pm

          Hi Becky! Yes you can definitely use your chili powders, I bet it’ll turn out delicious with them! We are actually in the process of publishing a cookbook! So be on the lookout for that later this year 🙂

          Reply
  10. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    Posted on 8/30 at 10:40 am

    A perfect keep on hand blend – making this over the weekend! I would be honored if you shared this and some of your other great recipes at our What’s for Dinner party – http://www.lazygastronome.com/whats-for-dinner-sunday-link-up-163/

    Reply

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