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We always opt for making this easy Taco Seasoning recipe because it's healthier, cheaper, and more flavorful than any packet from the store. It only takes 5 minutes to stir together a few simple spices.
You can use this easy taco seasoning in a variety of Mexican recipes, like Taco Salad, Taco Pie, Mexican Pizza and Walking Tacos.
Homemade Taco Seasoning is the flavor hero of our Taco Night.
Homemade Taco Seasoning is the flavor hero of our Taco Night.The two main reasons I like to make my own taco seasoning are: 1. it's healthier than store bought, with ingredients you recognize and have on hand. 2. It's so much more flavorful than anything in a packet! So let's ditch the seasoning packets that often have unhealthy fillers and we'll take our Taco Tuesdays to the next level! And if you're a true taco enthusiast, you absolutely must make our easy baked tacos, birria tacos or tacos al pastor.
The Cast of Characters:
How to make Taco Seasoning:
Combine: Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Voila!
Use 2 Tablespoons of mix for one seasoning packet called for in a recipe. Refer to recipe card notes for single packet serving measurements.
Store taco seasoning in an airtight container in your spice cupboard for up to 6 months.
Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 Tablespoons ground cumin
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- crushed red pepper flakes, , optional
Instructions
- Mix all spices together until well combined. (See note for one single packet recipe).
- Use 2 tablespoons in place of one "packet" of taco seasoning, or to season one pound of meat.
- Store taco seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, for up to 6 months.
Notes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Photography by Nikole from The Travel Palate.
I originally shared this recipe June 2020. Updated June 2024.
Do you still need to add water like the packet of seasoning required??
I would say yes Mei Mei. Since you are basically replacing a taco seasoning packet, you would still want to add the water that the packet normally calls for.
Easy to make, tasted great, and you can control the amount of sodium in it.