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Double or Triple my easy Homemade Taco Seasoning for quick meals all week long! It’s perfect in so many recipes. I always make a huge batch because we use it all the time!
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Homemade Taco Seasoning
We love tacos, but I hate using store bought taco seasoning. It has too many preservatives, too much salt, and MSG. YEAH for taco seasoning without MSG! So, I started looking at a lot of make-it-yourself recipes and I came up with this Homemade Taco Seasoning based on what I liked from the recipes I found. Better yet, I made it with spices I already had in my pantry and didn’t need to make special trips to the store.
I know it looks like it might be really spicy, but it’s not. If you can handle the name brand version, then you should be fine with this one. {I just love copy cat recipes, don’t you?}
Making your own Homemade Taco Seasoning takes no time at all. I usually whip up a batch of this in under 5 minutes …okay really, I make a huge batch (like 10x this recipe). My family LOVES taco night and I I’ve found I use it in a lot of other dishes too. Just keep it stored in an airtight container or make individual use packets using snack-sized zip top baggies. This quick homemade taco seasoning will be your go-to taco seasoning for taco night.
What Can I Make With Taco Seasoning
Besides tacos, here are some ways I’ve used up this wonderful homemade taco seasoning:
Tortilla Soup & Taco Twists
Guiltless Beef Chimichangas
Slow Cooker Taco Meat
Taco Rice
Stupid 4-Ingredient Taco Dip
Tex Mex Taco Salad
If you love making your own seasoning blends, like I do, then check out my Homemade Chili Seasoning, Pumpkin Pie Spice, and DIY Steak Seasoning.
How to Make Seasoning for Tacos
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Double or Triple my easy Homemade Taco Seasoning for quick meals all week long! It's perfect in so many recipes. I always make a huge batch because we use it all the time!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dried minced onion
- 1/8 cup salt
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. dried oregano
- 2 tbls cornstarch
- 2 tbls dried minced garlic
- 2 tbls ground cumin
- 1-2 tbls crushed dried red pepper
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and seal in ziploc or vacuum sealed bag (or jar).
Notes
- To Use: Combine 1 lb browned ground beef (grease drained), 2 tbls of Homemade Taco Seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Simmer together over medium low heat for 10 minutes.
- Nutrition shown is for 2 tablespoons of seasoning
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 60Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 165mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 4gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g
updated 5/30/18
I’m wondering if you changed the recipe? I used to make big batches of it and use it all the time…. I haven’t made it in a while and this last batch I made just didn’t taste the same as it used to. Hoping you can provide some insight but it definitely seems like way too many onions now.
Hi, I did update the recipe a little bit. Mostly to make more (the old one just made 4 tbls); however, I did update some ingredients as I have played with it over the years and found this mix to be more taco-y. 😉 w-
Here’s the old one for ya though:
2 tsps dried onion flakes
2 tsps chili powder
2 tsps cumin
1¼ tsps salt
¾ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tsp cornstarch
Homemade seasoning is the best way to go!!
This is a great alternative to the overpriced packets in the grocery store! Thank you.
I’ve been looking for a homemade taco seasoning recipe forever. Homemade spice mixes are always the best!
Great recipe, but I would add a can of diced green chili’s to really make it pop!
Great idea Mark!
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Thank you so much for this! It will come in so handy when I want to make tacos, but don’t remember if I have the seasoning in the pantry. It will save me a trip to the store!
Thanks so much for this!! I’m excited to try it out – We eat a LOT of tacos, and taco-seasoned meals. And I love the idea of having a better seasoning option! 🙂 Pinned ya too!
This looks great! I love making things from scratch, as I agree about the MSG, salts and other preservatives. I'm your newest follower and I look forward to more from you!
hey thanks for this! making my own taco seasoning has been on my list of "to do's" for the longest time. Now I have no excuses. 🙂
I made this tonight with some ground turkey and cilantro/lime rice. Yum!
This looks yummy! I can't wait to try it out. I'm really bored with my homemade seasoning!
I'll have to try this one. I've tried a few others I've found on recipezaar, but none have been quite right for us. I'll let you know what I think.