Homemade Taco Seasoning is quick and easy to make. You can adjust your seasonings to your taste and have fresh seasoning on hand at all times for your Mexican recipes.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING RECIPE

What I've learned since I've had this blog is that are a couple of things that are considered taboo with the serious foodies: condensed cream of anything soups, food colorings, and taco seasoning packets. These things also tend to bring on a slew of strongly worded emails and comments. I never knew that food could bring out such anger.

I totally get the condensed soup thing. They're not healthy and full of sodium – but sometimes throwing some chicken in a crockpot with a can of something is what I have to do to have dinner done when I'll be gone all day. The couple of recipes I have on this blog with condensed soups in them are actually some of the most popular.

The food coloring I think should be taken in stride. I don't think Rainbow Cupcakes once a year will kill you. I just don't.

And everytime I post a recipe with taco seasoning in it I get a lot of comments like "ew", "yuck", and "so much unnecessary sodium".

Phew. This food blogging thing isn't for the thin skinned.

So what I'm saying is that I hear ya; I get it. Every one is entitled to an opinion and I appreciate all of your comments (but the nice ones I appreciate more).

Does that mean that I won't ever post a recipe with the above contraband in it ever again? Ummm, no. The reason I have this blog is because I love food. And food comes in all shapes, tastes, and sizes. And hello, my name is The Girl Who Ate Everything so it's my duty to not exclude anything.

But I thought I'd give homemade taco seasoning a try. Sometimes I don't have a seasoning packet and who knew I could make my own with seasonings I have on hand. Remember I'm all about more convenient so making my own is WAY more convenient than running to the store with four kids.

Here's the array of seasonings. This way you can control the sodium and control the spiciness by adding more or less red pepper.

WHAT IS IN TACO SEASONING?

  • chili powder
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • red pepper flakes
  • oregano
  • paprika
  • cumin
  • sea salt
  • pepper

Homemade Taco Seasoning

We loved this. It has a rich flavor that you can't get with a packet. You can make it in bulk and use it whenever you want.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING

  1. Mix all the seasonings together and store in an airtight container.
  2. Use 2 Tablespoons of taco seasoning for every pound of ground beef. Add the spices to browned meat with 1/2 cup of water.

HOW TO ADD THICKNESS

Store bought taco seasoning usually has a thickening agent in it. If you want the same sauciness that a store bought mixture have two options:

  1. Add 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch to the spice mixture and follow directions.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of flour with the water when simmering.

IS THIS TACO SEASONING SPICY?

Yes. I would compare it to a spicy version of a store bought kind. To make a mild version reduce the chili powder to 2 teaspoons and eliminate the red pepper flakes.

TACO RECIPES:

You can use this taco seasoning in all of these recipes:

  • Mini Taco Stuffed Peppers
  • Easy Beef Burrito Skillet
  • Chicken Taco Soup
  • Taco Tater Casserole
  • Taco Pizza Rolls
  • Nacho Pot Pie
  • Taco Grilled Cheese

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Yield: 1 ounce

Homemade Taco Seasoning is quick and easy to make. You can adjust your seasonings to your taste and have fresh seasoning on hand at all times.

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (or regular salt)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  1. In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container. Yields about 2 3/4 tablespoons.

  2. To use: Use about 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning for every 1 pound of meat. Use more or less depending on your preference. Brown meat and drain the fat. Add your taco seasoning along with about 1/2 cup of water. Simmer and stir until water is absorbed.

HOW TO ADD THICKNESS

Store bought taco seasoning usually has a thickening agent in it. If you want the same sauciness that a store bought mixture have two options:

  1. Add 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch to the spice mixture and follow directions.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of flour with the water when simmering.

Source: Allrecipes

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: homemade taco seasoning, taco seasoning, taco seasoning recipe

Homemade Taco Seasoning