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This Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe is so easy to make in a matter of minutes with a handful of common spices in your pantry for this savory & mild taco seasoning that is so full of flavor.

A mason jar with taco seasoning & a spoonful of seasoning

Making a homemade taco seasoning recipe from scratch is that you have the control to customize your batch of taco seasoning. This way, you know for sure what is in your mix.

Taco night is a weekly tradition & it is one of our family favorites, especially with my kids! We do our market run & add the necessary ingredients to have tacos for dinner; the taco seasoning packets would be on the list. Although they are so convenient, once I learned to make our own homemade taco seasoning, I was hooked and we will never go back to the taco seasoning packets again, and neither will you once you start making your own taco seasoning!

Ingredients

One tablespoon of each: sea salt, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder & oregano

1-2 tbsp chili powder

½ tbsp black pepper

Tip: Want to add a bit of kick to your season? Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes.

Yield: this will make about 1/2 cup of seasoning.

Directions to making Taco Seasoning

Combine all ingredients in a bowl stir until well blended.

What are the best spices to make this seasoning?

It’s best to use fresh spices, because you will find that spices lose their potency over time, particularly ground spices. So be sure to use fresh spices whenever you can.

How much taco seasoning to use per pound of meat?

2-3 heaping Tablespoons of seasoning per pound of ground turkey or ground beef. Add more if needed for desired taste.

Instructions for using homemade taco seasoning recipe

Brown your meat, and drain the excess fat. Add 3 tablespoons of the seasoning per pound of ground meat, and use about 2/3 cups of water per pound of meat. Stir together, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.

How can Taco Seasoning be stored?

The seasoning can be stored in a tightly sealed container for up to 6-9 months, and a mason jar is a perfect container for keeping it fresh in a cool, dark place.

Do you need to do a simmer method?

It is optional. You can stir the seasoning right in; but, you may find your meat will be a bit dry.

Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

Yield: 1/2 cup

THIS HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING RECIPE IS SO EASY TO MAKE IN A MATTER OF MINUTES WITH A HANDFUL OF COMMON SPICES IN YOUR PANTRY FOR THIS SAVORY & MILD TACO SEASONING THAT IS SO FULL OF FLAVOR.

Ingredients

One tablespoon of each: sea salt, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder & oregano
1-2 tbsp chili powder
½ tbsp black pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl stir until well blended.

Notes

Tip: Want to add a bit of kick to your season? Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Information

Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 22Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 1703mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 2gSugar 0gProtein 1g

Have you tried this recipe for taco seasoning? Let me know in the comments below!

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