This Taco Seasoning is so easy to make in less than 5 minutes with spices you probably have on hand. It’s the best DIY recipe to use for tacos, burritos, dips and more!
This homemade taco seasoning is absolutely perfect to use for our taco nights, burrito bowls and to make our favorite Layered Taco Dip. You can even use it to season chicken or fish or to spice up a roasted vegetable.
Believe me, once you make this recipe you will never go back to buying the packets.
After looking at the ingredients of store-bought taco seasoning packets, which has several not so good ingredients, I decided it was time to figure out how to make my own DIY taco seasoning.
I didn’t include any salt in this recipe but feel free to add a teaspoon if you prefer. Not only does it not have any artificial ingredients, it’s also naturally gluten-free as well.
How to Make Homemade Taco Seasoning
Mix all the spice ingredients together and store in an airtight container. (I actually use an old spice bottle that I had saved)
This recipe is not too spicy. If you like it a little spicer, add a tad more cayenne pepper.
Use 2 tablespoon with 1 pound of ground meat or shredded chicken.
Other easy homemade seasonings for you to try:
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon chili powder
- 4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and store in an air tight container. (I actually used an old spice bottle I had saved)
- Use 2 tablespoon with 1 pound of meat.
Janie
Do you need to add water when cooking with this?
Pearl
Made another batch as this is the only taco seasoning I use. Way better than store bought! Appreciate the “cook mode” option. Most sites don’t use it unfortunately. Thank you for the great recipes!
Diane
good recipe, had everything in the pantry, easy to double
Sherri
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
Melody
Just made this on a cold snowy day here in southern Maryland and watching the playoffs. It’s very good.