Leave the store-bought seasoning pouches on the shelf. Not only is this homemade taco seasoning recipe free of all the junk ingredients, it’s quick and easy to make AND it tastes better! Use this homemade taco seasoning mix exactly as you would the store-bought stuff in any recipe that calls for it. It takes all of 2 minutes to make it. Make some ahead of time and keep it stored in an airtight container until you’re ready to use it. It also makes cute gifts to give away in little sachets! This taco seasoning comes with just the right ratio of flavors. Feel free to substitute or add a particular chili powder of your choice. For example, depending on what I’m making, I’ll sometimes add additional ancho chili powder. Or if I want it spicier I’ll add some extra cayenne pepper. Feel free to make adjustments per your preference. This taco blend is also perfect as a chili seasoning! Use one batch of this recipe as you would one pouch of chili seasoning for making your homemade chili. For a delicious batch of chili, tacos, burritos, Mexican-style casseroles, etc, this seasoning blend is fabulous.
Taco Seasoning Recipe
To make it simply combine all of the ingredients and grind them in a Coffee/Spice Grinder and store in an airtight jar, bag, or container until ready to use. You can double, triple, etc, the recipe to have it on hand whenever you need it. This recipe roughly equals one pouch of store-bought chili or taco seasoning mix. Use one batch of this seasoning blend as you would one pouch of the store-bought mix. Enjoy!
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Originally published on October 27, 2014 Read more about me…
title: “Homemade Taco Seasoning” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-24” author: “Paula Light”
It is beyond simple to stir together this Mexican spice mix and it will save you time when you are cooking later. My family eats a lot of Mexican food and for years I have used taco seasoning regularly in countless recipes.
Mexican Seasoning
About ten years ago, I decided to try making my own taco seasoning recipe and I’m so glad I did. I found a basic recipe for taco seasoning over on Allrecipes.com long ago and over the years, I’ve tweaked and adapted it to our tastes. It makes sense to prepare a double or triple batch of this seasoning mix and keep it on hand at all times. Just a bit spicier than standard taco mixes and completely adaptable to your individual tastes, these are some of my favorite Mexican spices in the kitchen.
Homemade Taco Seasoning
I use this Homemade Taco Seasoning at least 3-4 times a week and I keep it on hand at all times. My kids already know to stir a new batch together when it’s running low. This is probably the most used spice staple in my pantry. Just a spoonful will add an abundance of flavor to any meal. Homemade spice mixes always taste so much better than store-bought and they’re surprisingly easy to make too. If you haven’t tried it yet, you need to put Homemade Crazy Salt on your must-try list. This Homemade Italian Seasoning is another favorite that gets used constantly in my cooking. Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, Homemade Mild Curry Powder, and Harissa Dry Spice Mix are great ones to try as well. Many of our favorite recipes use this Taco Seasoning. The Best Taco Meat has been a hit with everyone who tries it along with Taco Meatballs. I keep a package of that taco meat cooked and ready to use in the freezer almost all the time. Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas are a dinner that almost cooks itself and these Black Bean Taco Nachos are a kid and adult favorite for lunches and for dinners. The Southwest Chicken Skillet is filled with plenty of vegetables and an abundance of flavor from these Mexican spices. Kitchen Tip: I use these jars to make this recipe.
Taco Seasoning Recipe
{originally published 10/17/11 – recipe notes and photos updated 6/29/21}
