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A spice container with homemade taco seasoning lifted out by a spoon.
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5 from 3 votes

Taco Seasoning

It’s easy to make your own 100% natural Taco Seasoning from chili powder, cumin, paprika and a few other common pantry spices. Dodge the packet from the store and perfectly balance every smoky, savory, mild or spicy nuance of flavor! 
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 64kcal
Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons ground cumin
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • crushed red pepper flakes , optional

Instructions

  • Mix all spices together until well combined.
  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container in your spice cupboard and use as needed. Use 2 tablespoons in place of one "packet" of taco seasoning, or to season 1 pound of meat.
    A spice container with homemade taco seasoning lifted out by a spoon.

Notes

Yields about 1/2 cup taco seasoning. Serving size is 2 Tablespoons.
Store in an airtight container in your spice cupboard and use as needed. For maximum freshness use within six months.
Packet Taco Seasoning replacement: if you only want to make enough taco seasoning to replace 1 packet, use the following amounts:
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2575mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4967IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 5mg