Homemade Taco Seasoning is super easy to make with common pantry spices. Limited salt, sugar and no preservatives, this blend is completely customizable to your preferences!
Have you ever needed taco seasoning and there is none in the house? Or you just need one tablespoon, not a whole packet? Good News! You can make your own Homemade Taco Seasoning with spices you most likely have in your pantry right now.
You can control the salt, the sugar and the preservatives by making your own, too!
What You’ll Need to make Homemade Taco Seasoning
How to Make Homemade Taco Seasoning
This video below shows just how simple and easy it is to create your own taco seasoning with pantry ingredients you already have on hand. This allows for limited salt, sugar and no preservatives.
How To Use Taco Seasoning
- One packet of taco seasoning at the store is 2 tablespoons. To use, add 2 tablespoons (or more to taste) of seasoning plus 1/2 cup of water to one pound of cooked ground beef, chicken or turkey.
How to store Taco Seasoning
- Store your taco seasoning in an airtight container or zip top bag in a cool, dry place. The recipe can be doubled so you always have it on hand!
How Much Taco Seasoning Does This Recipe Make?
- This recipe makes 10 tablespoons, equivalent to 5 packets from the grocery store!
How Long Will Homemade Taco Seasoning Last?
- If you store your Homemade Taco Seasoning in a cool, dry place and in an airtight container or zip top bag, it will stay good for up to 6 months!
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Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Transfer to an airtight container.
- Use 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning plus 1/2 cup of water per pound of chicken, beef or turkey.
Notes
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* The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
Chocha says
Wonderful! The portion suggested for a pound of meat is accurate. I use the mixture for bean, meat and cheeze burritos and it’s perfect.
Thankyou.
The Bandit says
SO glad you liked it Chocha! 🙂