Make your own Homemade Taco Seasoning with just 9 ingredients you likely already have in your spice cupboard, and you’re on your way to the most flavorful tacos in no time. Keep a batch of this homemade taco seasoning on hand for making taco soup or stuffed taco zucchini boats or these crockpot chicken taco bowls. Homemade taco seasoning is something we keep on hand at all times. We love using it to make tacos or our famous Mexican Beef Skillet. We prefer to make our own taco seasoning at home because it tastes better and has no weird filler ingredients. Our goal with this simple seasoning was to match a mild taco seasoning that you can buy in a packet at the grocery store. If you like a spicier taco seasoning, we’ll give you some pointers to make it hotter.
What is taco seasoning made of?
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Cumin
- Onion powder
- Coarse sea salt
- Red pepper flakes
- Ground black pepper
- Ground oregano
- Smoked paprika
Make it spicier:
If you prefer a spicier taco seasoning, add more smoked paprika or red pepper flakes. If you like it hot-hot, add a bit of cayenne pepper to the mix.
How much of this taco seasoning should I use in place of store-bought?
Simply swap out the store-bought taco seasoning packet for around 3 tablespoons of this homemade taco seasoning recipe! The one thing that store-bought taco seasoning has in it that ours does not is “other added ingredients” such as a thickener or cornstarch. We promise that ours tastes better, too!
How much taco seasoning do you need for 1 lb. of meat?
A good rule of thumb for our homemade taco seasoning is that you need about 3-4 tablespoons of seasoning per 1 lb. of meat. What’s great about this recipe is that it yields 1.5 cups of taco seasoning, so you can have multiple taco nights!
Ways to Use Taco Seasoning (not just on tacos!)
This taco seasoning doesn’t need to be JUST for tacos! The flavorful combination of spices works great on the following:
- Flavor soup
- In place of fajita/chili seasoning
- Spice rub
- Homemade tortilla chips
- Roasted veggies
FAQ:
What can I use if I don’t have taco seasoning?
If you don’t have taco seasoning, you can replace it with fajita seasoning or chili seasoning. OR – simply do a quick combination of the main ingredients – chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and paprika.
How to Store Homemade Taco Seasoning:
We recommend storing your taco seasoning in an airtight container such as a jar in a cool, dark, place. Your seasoning can last for up to 1 year.
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