Name: Homemade Taco Seasoning
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 6 TBSP chili powder; 4 tsp ground cumin; 3 tsp paprika; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

4.97 from 54 votes

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several seasonings in piles on a plate labeled with their names. Chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne

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.

Piles of Ingredients for Homemade Taco Seasoning with text overlay on each pile

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 Greek Seasoning

Homemade Emeril’s Essence

Homemade taco seasoning ingredients in a white bowl

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Making homemade taco seasoning is so easy and so much healthier too. Mix it up with spices that you probably have already in your house.

4.97 from 54 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 56kcal

Author: Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

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.

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Comments

Janie

June 01, 2022 at 5:02 pm

Do you need to add water when cooking with this?

Pearl

April 13, 2022 at 1:57 pm

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
  
  April 26, 2022 at 9:31 pm
  
  good recipe, had everything in the pantry, easy to double
  
  - Sherri
    
    April 27, 2022 at 8:58 am
    
    I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
Melody

January 16, 2022 at 2:29 pm

Just made this on a cold snowy day here in southern Maryland and watching the playoffs. It’s very good.

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