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    Homemade Taco Seasoning

    Published: May 20, 2023 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Make this homemade taco seasoning in place of the store bought packets for your next batch of tacos! This versatile recipe can be as spicy or mild as you like by adjusting the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper.
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    This Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is a savory spice blend that will add delicious flavor to your next taco night. Making your own seasoning is the tastiest and easiest way to add flavor to your next taco Tuesday!

    Homemade Taco Seasoning in a glass jar.
    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why you'll love making your own spice mixes
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • How to use DIY taco seasoning
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 🥫Storing homemade taco seasoning
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    ❤️ Why you'll love making your own spice mixes

    Simple ingredients: no need to rely on pricy store-bought packets. When you make a big batch of this homemade version you will need just a few basic spices!

    Sugar-free: this homemade taco seasoning mix has no sweetener of any type, it is also low carb with just 1 net carb per tablespoon!

    Versatile: making your own taco seasoning means you can adjust the spice level to your own personal taste.

    Layered spices in jar with ground oregano on the top layer.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Chili Powder: add a flavorful spicy heat to the seasoning mix.

    Ground Cumin: has a strong earthy spicy flavor that compliments the chili powder.

    Oregano: used often in Mexican recipes .

    Smoked Paprika: if you don't care for smoked, you can substitute sweet paprika. 

    Onion Powder: enhances the flavor of the seasoning.

    Garlic Powder: enhances the flavor of the seasoning.

    Cayenne Pepper: gives the homemade taco seasoning a little extra heat. 

    Sea salt: one of the most important seasonings of all. It adds to the flavor of this taco seasoning blend. I don't recommend leaving it out unless you are on a diet that restricts the usage of salt.

    How to use DIY taco seasoning

    • If substituting for store-bought packets, use 3 tablespoons of seasoning for each packet of taco seasoning.
    • Add taco seasoning to ground meat with a little bit of water (about ½ cup) to make delicious traditional ground beef tacos
    • Season a pound of meat with 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning.
    • Use it to season taco soup and chili recipes.

    📖 Variations

    The great thing about making your own spice blends is you can make them any way you want. With as little or as much heat as you desire.

    • To adjust the heat of this recipe, add more or less cayenne pepper. Leave the cayenne pepper out entirely for a mild taco seasoning mix. 
    • Substitute red pepper flakes for the cayenne pepper.
    • Substitute Chipotle Chili Powder for the smoked paprika. Chipotles are made from smoked dried jalapenos. It still has that smoky taste, it just packs a lot of heat. I recommend leaving out the cayenne if you use Chipotle.
    Homemade taco seasoning blend in a glass jar.

    💭 Tips

    • If you like a finer ground powder, blend the spices together in a mini blender.
    • Double the recipe to have plenty on hand for quick homemade tacos any night of the week.

    🥫Storing homemade taco seasoning

    Room temperature: store in an airtight container in a cool dry place (like your spice cabinet!) I like to use these mini spice jars with red checkered screw cap lids.!

    📚 Related Recipes

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    Homemade Salsa for Canning is the only canning salsa I make, packed with flavor and so easy to make.

    My favorite sweet spice is this Apple Pie Spice recipe.

    A delicious Homemade Taco Meat recipe for your next Taco Tuesday!

    This Homemade Taco Sauce is a tasty addition to tacos, burritos, taco salads, and I really love it on scrambled eggs!

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    📖 Recipe

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    Homemade Taco Seasoning

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Make this homemade taco seasoning in place of the store bought packets for your next batch of tacos! This versatile recipe can be as spicy or mild as you like by adjusting the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Family Recipes
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 16
    Calories 11 kcal

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 tablespoons chili powder
    • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
    • 4 teaspoons salt
    • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Place all of the seasonings an a jar that has a matching lid. Screw the cap on tight and shake well.

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    Notes

    Notes:
    1. Use 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning to 1 pound of ground meat with ½ cup of water. 
    2. This recipe will season up to 4 pounds of taco meat.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 11kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 588mgFiber: 1g
    Keyword Homemade Taco Seasoning, Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe, Taco Seasoning Mix
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Honeybunch Hunts is a website dedicated to sharing canning and dehydrating recipes, wild game recipes, fish, seafood, plant based recipes, and some DIY scattered in between. Written by Shelby Law Ruttan, is also author and owner of Grumpy’s Honeybunch, and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. Shelby has also authored two cookbooks, The One Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook.

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      […] is the easiest and most flavorful taco meat with zero carbs. It is made with ground beef and a homemade taco seasoning blend that is also low carb. keto-friendly. and low sodium. It is great for making tacos, burritos, […]

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