The only Homemade Taco Seasoning you’ll ever need that is super quick to make with the perfect amount of spices to add flavor to all your favorite Mexican dishes!
Having homemade taco seasoning on hand is a MUST in our home! No need for those store-bought packets loaded with sodium, this taco seasoning blend has the perfect amount of spices for all your favorite Mexican dishes and you can easily just whip out a jar of it anytime you need to use it! This pantry essential is great for everything from tacos, fajitas and enchiladas to rice or beans and even a delicious rub on chicken, shrimp or steak!
How to Make Homemade Taco Seasoning
Simply combine all the spices in a small jar, mix or shake together until all combined, and cover tightly with a lid. That’s it! This seasoning will last up to 6 months to a year in your pantry so go ahead and make a ton to have on hand. Just make sure you store this in a cool dry place. Feel free to adjust any of the spices to make this to your liking. Some adjustments could be smoked paprika in place of regular paprika, you could add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a little cayenne for some spice, ancho chili powder would taste great in place of regular chili powder, and you could even add a little sugar (or brown sugar) for some sweetness mixed in with the spice.
This recipe makes about a 1/3 cup of taco seasoning so depending on how much you need (or want to keep on hand) you may want to double or triple this recipe. You could even cut it in half if you just need a little for one recipe, it’s completely up to you!
How to Use Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Mix it with a little olive oil and lime juice as a delicious marinade for chicken, shrimp or steak
- Use it to season ground beef or ground turkey for the base of tacos or casseroles
- Sprinkle it on veggies or roasted potatoes
- Mix it in with rice (or cauliflower rice), quinoa, or beans
- Add it to soups like my Chicken Tortilla Soup or my Crock Pot Chicken Fajita and Quinoa Soup
- These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a MUST!
How Much is One Packet of Store-Bought Seasoning?
If you are used to using a whole packet of store-bought taco seasoning in your recipes, please note that 2 tablespoons of this homemade seasoning is equivalent to one whole packet. It’s also a good rule of thumb to use about 2 tablespoons of seasoning for every pound of ground meat you’re cooking with.
Recipes that Use Taco Seasoning
- Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Baked Chicken Fajita Roll-Ups
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers
RECIPE
Homemade Taco Seasoning
The only Homemade Taco Seasoning you’ll ever need that is super quick to make with the perfect amount of spices to add flavor to all your favorite Mexican dishes!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a small jar with a tight lid, combine all the spices and mix well. Store in a cool dry place until ready to use.
Notes
*2 Tbsp of taco seasoning is equivalent to one store-bought packet
*This seasoning will last 6 months to a year in a cool dry place.
Nutrition Facts:
- Serving Size: 1/8th of recipe
- Calories: 12
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 140.8 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.1 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.
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