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    Home » Appetizers & Sides » Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning

    Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning

    Published: Sep 6, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    I love taco recipes! I make a taco-style recipe at least once a week and love adding my homemade taco seasoning.

    This Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning is made with simple seasonings you probably already have in your pantry. 

    taco seasonings on a white plate

    Taco Tuesday More like tacos every day at my house!

    I am not kidding when I say that I could eat taco flavored something every day. This Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning makes it even easier for me to do so! I

    love the real taste it has and I make a larger serving to last me through several recipes. The best thing is, you probably already have most of these ingredients in your pantry!

    Uses for homemade taco seasoning

    This homemade seasoning is wonderful! It can be used on your favorite meat or even tofu!

    Season your veggies for fajitas, flavor chicken tortilla soup, or of course the ground beef for your taco night!

    This seasoning is a staple for all kitchens, and making it yourself is so much more satisfying than buying it at a store. You can use this in a variety of different meals, so make a double batch. You will love it!

    Ingredients

    • Cumin
    • Chili Powder
    • Garlic (I used dried minced, but garlic powder would also work)
    • Onion Powder
    • Paprika
    • Salt
    • Pepper

    picture of all ingredients for taco seasoning

    Making Taco Seasoning:

    Making taco season is really easy.

    It is a one step process! Just add all of the seasonings to a small mixing bowl and whisk together with a fork to combine them all.

    That is it! This recipe makes about 18 servings at about 1 tablespoon per serving.

    whisking all taco seasonings together in a white bowl

    Storing Taco Seasoning:

    To store this you want to place it in an airtight container and in your pantry.

    I recommend keeping the seasoning mix for around 6 months.

    Once thing to keep in mind with spices and seasoning is that they typically do not "go bad."

    Spices typically can last anywhere from 1-3 years, but I recommend remixing a new batch every 6 months.

    Spicing up your taco seasoning:

    If you like a little more heat in your taco seasoning add some crushed red pepper flakes.

    This will definitely spice up your taco seasoning.

    There are also different levels of heat in chili powder that can add more heat. For a slightly different flavor try adding some cajun seasoning to it as well.

    Here are a few of my favorite taco recipes that I use this seasoning for:

    • Baked Taco Lime Chicken 
    • Cheesy Taco Pasta
    • Taco Soup
    • Taco Spaghetti

    Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning in a bowl with closeup on a measuring scoop

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    whisking all seasonings together

    Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning

    Jennie Duncan
    I love taco recipes! I make a taco-style recipe at least once a week and love adding my homemade taco seasoning. This Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning is made with simple seasonings you probably already have in your pantry. 
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 servings
    Calories 11 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ½ tablespoon cumin
    • ½ cup chili powder
    • 2 tablespoon garlic (I used dried minced but garlic powder would also work)
    • ¼ cup onion powder
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Place all seasonings into a container and use a fork to mix together. Place in an airtight container and store in a dry place. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 11kcalCarbohydrates: 2gSodium: 390mgPotassium: 46mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 0.7mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.7mg
    Keyword Homemade Taco Seasoning
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    1. Mindi

      February 15, 2021 at 6:13 pm

      I’m using it in my taco soup tonight but it tasted good when I mixed it together!! Super simple! Thank you!!

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