Taco Seasoning
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.
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.
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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.
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Taco Seasoning
This homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is completely natural, healthy, and made in 5 minutes with simple spices from your pantry. It's cheaper and tastes better than any packet from the store.
Course Main Course, Side DishCuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes minutesTotal Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 64kcal
Author Lauren Allen
Cost 3
Ingredients1/4 cup chili powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves2 teaspoon paprika2 Tablespoons ground cumin4 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons freshly ground black peppercrushed red pepper flakes , optionalUS Customary – Metric
InstructionsMix 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.
NotesYield: about ½ cup taco seasoning. Serving size: 2 Tablespoons.
For ONE Packet Taco Seasoning replacement:
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
NutritionCalories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2575mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4981IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 5mg
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Photography by Nikole from The Travel Palate.
I originally shared this recipe June 2020. Updated June 2024.
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