Skip the store-bought stuff and make your own Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix with this easy recipe! You probably have all the ingredients in your cabinet right now.
Taco Seasoning
Today, I am sharing an easy homemade taco seasoning. You probably have all the ingredients in your cabinet right now! Seriously, this stuff is good and just as easy as those packages that you buy at the store. I also like the fact that you can regulate what goes into it. If you’d like, it’s easy to mix up a batch or two ahead of time too.
This particular recipe make enough for 1 to 1-1/2 pounds of ground beef or chicken.
Taco Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients for seasoning mix
- chili powder
- all-purpose flour (optional)
- ground cumin
- salt
- beef or chicken bouillon granules (optional)
- ground black pepper
- paprika
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- oregano
- ground cayenne pepper
Additional Ingredients
- ground beef or shredded chicken
- water
Taco Seasoning DIY
Time needed: 5 minutes
How to make your own Taco Seasoning Mix
- Prepare the seasoning mix
Mix all of the taco seasoning ingredients. Store in a covered container.
- How to use the seasoning mix
TO USE: Brown meat and drain, if necessary. Add taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until desired consistency is reached.
Recipe Notes
- The all-purpose flour and bouillon granules are optional ingredients. The flour helps slightly thicken the sauce. The bouillon granules add extra meaty flavor.
- To make this low-carb and gluten-free, omit the all-purpose flour and bouillon granules.
- Use this recipe in any recipe that calls for a packet of taco seasoning. As written, it makes approximately 1 to 1-1/2 oz. of seasoning mix.
- Want to make this in bulk? You can easily double, triple, quadruple, etc., the recipe. Use approximately 2 tablespoons of the mix per pound of meat or in place of the store-bought package.
Taco Seasoning: FAQs
If you omit the all-purpose flour and bouillon granules, this recipe is!
This recipe makes enough seasoning for 1 to 1-1/2 lbs. of ground beef or chicken. The prepared mix is approximately equal to one store-bought packet.
Smell and look at the seasoning. If there is an off-odor, flavor, or appearance – toss it. Additionally, if you see mold, discard it.
As long as it’s stored properly (air tight), up to 1-2 years.
Like most store-bought seasoning mixes, this recipe, as written, does have a few carbs. There are 3.2 grams of total carbs per serving, with 1 gram of fiber, for a total NET CARBS 2.2 grams per serving.
HOWEVER, you can totally omit the all-purpose flour and bouillon granules to reduce the number of total carbs to 2.2 grams minus 1 gram of fiber for a NET CARB total of 1.2 grams per serving.
How did you like this recipe
This seasoning mix provides the perfect blend of spices for taco night! If you gave this recipe a try, I would love for you to leave a comment down below letting me know about your experience. Ask any questions, too. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Homemade Taco Seasoning
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Taco Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour optional
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules optional
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Additional ingredients
- 1 – 1 ½ pounds ground beef or shredded chicken
- ⅔ cup water
Instructions
To prepare the seasoning mix
- Mix all of the taco seasoning ingredients. Store in a covered container.
To use the seasoning mix
- Brown meat and drain, if necessary. Add taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until desired consistency is reached.
Notes
- The all-purpose flour and bouillon granules are optional ingredients. The flour helps slightly thicken the sauce. The bouillon granules add extra meaty flavor.
- To make this low-carb and gluten-free, omit the all-purpose flour and bouillon granules.
- Use this recipe in any recipe that calls for a packet of taco seasoning. As written, it makes approximately 1 to 1-1/2 ounces of seasoning mix.
- Want to make this in bulk? You can easily double, triple, quadruple, etc., the recipe. Use approximately 2 tablespoons of the mix per pound of meat or in place of the store-bought package.
- The nutritional information provided is for the Taco Seasoning Mix only.
- Want to make this recipe with fewer carbs and gluten-free? Omit the all-purpose flour and bouillon granules to reduce the number of total carbs to 2.2 grams minus 1 gram of fiber for a NET CARB total of 1.2 grams per serving.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Originally published on January 17, 2013. Updated on March 25, 2021.
I have everything! Thanks, Jamie – the packets are also getting real expensive 🙂
thanks for sharing..
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This is so much better then the packets! Im a Mexi food junky too! Yum!
That sounds wonderful, and it's easy-to-make
Thanks!
Alright Jamie here is my question for you. You know I am not that great of a cook and if you remember my kids are picky eaters; especially jesse who has stomach problems so when we do have Mexican food I always buy mild and only use 1/4 to 1/2 the seasoning pack.
What would be the best way to make this so it is easy on my daughter's sensitive stomach?
WOW! You could make up a huge batch at once. Great idea!
Sounds great! I found you on Foodtasic Friday. I am following you on Pinterest and Google Plus. Enjoy your weekend. 🙂
I use a similar recipe and it is really good! Hard to believe you can make the "packets" at home with what you already have in your pantry!
Visiting from Farm Girl Blog Fest 🙂
Tammy
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Maybe you are getting your tummy ready for a great adventure to the great Southwest?? LOL Pinning!!
Yes, I like using what's in my cabinet instead of buying a package. I'm going to try this!
I often leave the seasoning off our taco meat since I don't buy those little packets anymore. These look like some great seasonings to add a bit more flavor to taco night
The packets are really filled with a lot of chemicals. This is a great recipe thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.
Hi Jamie,
I feel so much better using a homemade season that I know and have control over what goes in it. Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Love being able to make my own spice mixes! This one looks great.
I just started a new Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky Party on my blog this week – would love to have you stop by and share! http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/finding-the-pretty-delicious-linky-party/
Hi Jamie, I never thought to make my own taco seasoning. It definitely will taste better than the package. As one of the co-hosts of Foodie Friends Friday I want to thank you for linking your recipe.
Stop by on Sunday to vote for your favorite recipe if you can.
Joanne/Winelady Cooks
Oh Jamie–I love Mexican food too! We have it at least 2-3 times per week. It's so easy and delicious!
I make my own taco seasoning too. I may just have to forego my recipe to try yours next time!
Thanks for sharing at Farm Girl Blog Fest!
~Kristi
@Let This Mind Be in You
I love making my own spice mixes for the same reason, I want to avoid scary ingredients. I do want to let you know though that (usually) beef bouillon granules also have a lot of chemicals in the including MSG. You might want to check your package at home and see. I bet you could just leave that out though and it would still taste great.
Jamie, what a great recipe! I love having control of my own seasonings! Depending on my mood, I will tweek the recipe a little! Thanks for sharing.
We are all happy you linked this recipe up to Foodie Friends Friday! Look forward to seeing what you bring next week!
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
I have always wanted to make my own taco seasoning. Great job!
I've always thought I could make my own taco seasoning and now with your help, I can! Caught you on Hunk of Meat Monday!
This is a great recipe. I didn't have store bought taco seasoning one time and made this and it tasted great.
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I don't believe you can make enough of these sort of things from scratch Jamie. I'm all for it. Homemade is best. Thanks for sharing. People need to know this. I'm featuring at tomorrow's linky party. Thanks for always stopping by. I love your recipes.
Anne xx
Totally pinned it! Thanks for coming to Whimsy Wednesday with this recipe! Hearts & Hugs,
Kelly at Smart School House
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Hi,
You have some great ideas and we would like for you to share with our readers too. We are hosting our first link party tomorrow and we would like to invite you to link up with us. We have a fun blog to co-host with us. Hope to see you there.
Thanks!
The Busy Bee's,
Myrna and Joye.
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Thanks for linking this week, Jamie. Sorry I'm running behind. Your Mexican food kick is addicting–that's all I've been wanting. I need to keep a jar of your seasoning on hand.
This looks yummy! Please share this in a new Linky Party –Weekend Kitchen Creations at http://www.weekendkitchencreations.blogspot.com. Please join us, share your delicious creation, build more traffic for your blog and get other scrumptious ideas.
Thank you so much for linking this recipe up at Recipe Sharing Monday! The new link party is up and I'd love to see you back. Have a great week. :
This was awesome. Thank you! 🙂
Thank you for taking the time to post this recipe. Keep 'em coming!
Marian xxx