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Once you try this DIY….you’ll never go back!

DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning - Family Fresh Meals

Lately I have LOVED making my own seasonings. Chili, hamburger and taco seasonings are so easy to make, taste  a heck of a lot better than the packaged ones, AND you can control what goes into them. Heat things up with some extra spice, lower the sodium levels, you name it!

I know some of you are thinking that the prepackaged are sooooo much more convenient. Well, at times yes.

BUT if you take just 3  minutes to make a big batch of your very own seasoning, you don’t even have to go to the store to pick up those “convenient” packs. You will already have some ready to go in your pantry. Fresh, the way you like!  Doesn’t get more convenient than that.

DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning

(makes about 3 Tablespoons)

4.9 from 63 reviews
DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning
 
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Prep time
1 min
Cook time
2 mins
Total time
3 mins
 
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Mix together all ingredients. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
  2. When you are ready to use use your Homemade Taco Seasoning, use about 2 tablespoons per 1 pound of meat. Feel free to add more or use less, I just found that to be the sweet spot 🙂
  3. Brown your beef and drain off fat. Sprinkle seasoning evenly over meat and add ⅓ cup of water. Simmer until water is adsorbed.
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  1. BusyWorkingMama says

    May 2, 2013 at 6:07 am

    I just posted a homemade taco recipe the other day – great minds think alike. So easy to make!

    Reply
  2. Katie says

    May 2, 2013 at 6:19 am

    Love it!!!

    Reply
  3. Laura @ Gluten Free Pantry says

    May 2, 2013 at 10:10 am

    What a fantastic recipe! Homemade seasonings are the best and I love the different spices you used in this blend!

    Reply
  4. Karla Glaser says

    May 15, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    Thank you for your recipe! We loved how all the seasons blended & tasted so well together.

    Reply
    • Corey says

      May 16, 2013 at 7:01 am

      Yay! I am so glad you guys liked it Karla 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tobi Iott says

    May 27, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    Used this taco seasoning tonight when I decided to throw dinner together last minute. So yummy!

    Reply
    • Corey says

      May 27, 2013 at 11:18 pm

      Yay! I am so glad you liked it Tobi 🙂

      Reply
  6. Joanne says

    July 2, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    This was great! My two teenagers gobbled up tacos tonight. This mix has the right bit of spiciness to it.

    Reply
  7. Kelly says

    August 11, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    use this today and it was delicious. didn’t have onion powder so I used fresh onions instead.

    Reply
    • Corey says

      August 12, 2013 at 11:28 am

      Awesome Kelly!

      Reply
  8. Alexandria says

    August 14, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Being Mexican, this recipe is close to how most Hispanics make their seasoning, except the oregano. We don’t use that spice often.

    Reply
    • shon says

      January 12, 2014 at 8:33 pm

      Mexican oregano is the Best. And I’m Not Mexican.

      Reply
  9. Rebecca says

    September 10, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    I have made this a few times and loved it every time. This Mexican always uses oregano. When I was little, my mother made a tea from the leaves when I got sick. Oregano and Cumin are always in use in my kitchen.

    Reply
  10. Rebecca says

    September 10, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    OOPS, forgot to rate the recipe. 5 stars all the way.

    Reply
    • Corey says

      September 10, 2013 at 7:14 pm

      Haha. Thank you SOOO much Rebecca 🙂

      Reply
  11. Meg says

    September 20, 2013 at 8:12 am

    This was so easy I make and a huge hit at my house! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Corey says

      September 20, 2013 at 3:48 pm

      YAY! I am so glad you liked it Meg. XO – Corey

      Reply
  12. Randomly Fascinated says

    September 20, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    Is this recipe 2T worth or more? I want to make a big batch and I need to know if I should make as is or multiply it. Thanks! It looks good!

    Reply
    • Corey says

      September 21, 2013 at 9:30 am

      This makes about 3 tablespoons worth of seasoning. 🙂 Hope that helps!

      Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 16, 2013 at 2:20 pm

      I always multiply the recipe by 6 or more so I have plenty on hand. Keep it stored in a covered container with my other spices.

      Reply
  13. Melissa Ott says

    September 21, 2013 at 9:38 am

    Wow made chicken tacos with this and wow I am never buying taco seasonings again so tasty and just nice to know exactly what I am eating so yummy the family loved it too

    Reply
    • Corey says

      September 21, 2013 at 11:42 am

      This comment made me so happy Melissa! Thank you!

      Reply
    • Mark Waldron says

      October 19, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      Glad to see that you used this for chicken tacos instead of beef tacos because that was my plan too but I wasnt sure how a beef recipe would work for chicken. Glad to see it did! Thanks for the feedback.

      Reply
  14. Meaghan says

    September 21, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    I’ve seen and tried at least a half a dozen of these homemade taco seasonings and none of them ever taste right. This one finally looks like it might make sense because it incorporates the water. I can’t wait to try yours this week. Yippee!

    Reply
  15. tEb says

    October 3, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    Greetings and thanks for the recipe. But I’m afraid I really failed with this recipe, problem is that in my country I can get alot of different types of chilli powders, and I can’t use 1 tablespoon of my chilli, it’s maybe possible to use 1/4 ts.

    Do you have any tips for me, what kind of chilli should I use, or maybe an alternative?

    Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Ben G. says

      January 11, 2014 at 6:47 pm

      Not sure what country you’re posting form, but I’m guessing you’re not familiar with American chili powder, the main ingredient in Texas style chili (and other regional variations). American chili powder is a spice blend with a somewhat sweet smokey character, not just powdered chile peppers, which is comparatively very mild due to all the other ingredients. (Yes, this recipe adds a spice blend to another spice blend)

      If you can’t find american style chili powder you can just omit it and increase the cumin, paprika, onion and garlic powders. If you look up a recipe for chili powder you’ll note that it’s basically the same as taco seasoning in different proportions.

      Reply
  16. JODY says

    October 22, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    making tacos tonight but I didn’t have any seasoning found this on line thank you so much , willl let you know how we like it

    Reply
  17. Mary says

    November 5, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    I made this tonight after realizing I forgot to buy a pack at the store! I LOVED it! It was, however, a little too spicy for my husband and children. What should I do to make it a little less spicy?

    Reply
    • Linz says

      November 25, 2013 at 11:08 am

      Leave out the red pepper flakes. 🙂

      Great recipe, Thanks!

      Reply
  18. Christal says

    November 9, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    This was such a great recipe and the subtitle is so true Once you try this you will never go back. I love to cook and I’m always looking for homemade stuff to replace store bought but the whole reason I needed this recipe is because I thought I had taco seasoning mix at home so failed to buy some for tacos the other night so I did a search and I like this one so I tried it. I even told my mother that I will never use store bought taco seasoning again. Thank you sooooo much for sharing this great recipe!

    Reply
    • Corey says

      November 10, 2013 at 7:19 am

      That is wonderful Christal! Thank you so much for the wonderful comment! XO

      Reply
  19. Jennifer Reynoso says

    November 15, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    Could you possibly share which spices should be omitted or replaced to make this less spicy?

    Reply
  20. Sara says

    November 19, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe! I just made it and I will never but package taco seasoning again! I did cur the salt in half though, but still the best!

    Reply
  21. Tim says

    November 30, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Don’t think I could ever buy taco seasoning again, it’s so simple but the results are great. I think just a little less chilli (not for me) I used lamb, cooked quickly and made a fresh salsa (red onion, red chilli, tomatoes, with lime and coriander), guacamole, cheese and tabasco on a soft flour tortilla.

    Thanks so much 🙂

    Reply
    • Corey says

      December 1, 2013 at 9:27 am

      I am so glad you love my recipe Tim! Thanks for sharing 🙂 XO

      Reply
  22. Carrie says

    December 18, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    I liled the way this tasted! However, my husband and young children thought it was a little too spicy. Any ideas on how I could tone it down a little???

    Reply
    • Corey says

      December 18, 2013 at 8:19 pm

      You could remove the crushed red pepper flakes. That would help 🙂

      Reply
  23. Sharon says

    December 28, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    Perfect timing, needed it for dinner tonight. Only change I made was using Mexican ground oregano (just as I do in my chili and other Mexican sauces)

    Reply
  24. Justin says

    January 12, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    Didn’t have the red pepper flakes and substituted with 1/2 as much ground cayenne. Turned out great!

    Reply
  25. Kimberly says

    January 31, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    This was a big hit with my family. I will never buy store bought seasoning again.

    Reply
    • I concur, bye bye McCormick! says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      Bye bye McCormick!!!

      Reply
  26. Aliisa says

    February 5, 2014 at 8:23 am

    We moved to Costa Rica about 5 months ago from the States, there are many things they don’t sell down here including taco seasoning! This was a great find and everyone loves it! Thanks!

    Reply
  27. Libby says

    February 5, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    I was happy to find your recipe for homemade taco seasoning today. I made ground beef tacos with it (I omitted the crushed red pepper flakes), and the flavor was just right. Delicious! Thank you for creating the recipe and posting it.

    Reply
  28. Tee says

    February 22, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    We have tried about a dozen taco seasonings and they have all been lacking. I was at the point of people who said homemade seasoning was better a liar. We didn’t use oregano (because we are out) and didn’t use crushed pepper (To spicy for our toddler) but this taste amazing. It the perfect balance.

    Reply
    • Corey says

      February 23, 2014 at 10:54 am

      Awesome Tee! Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  29. Christopher says

    March 24, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    Was making “soft turkey tacos” last evening, and had used the “last packet of the expensive taco seasoning”. Online I went to find a quick recipe. This MORE than filled the bill, thx so much for it 😉

    Appreciate your recipe and the helpfulness you provide to folks 😉

    Reply
  30. Mike G. says

    March 24, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    I really never do this, but if may add one teensie ingredient? May I suggest 1/4 tsp ground coriander? Cilantro is a staple of Mexican cooking but sometimes hard to find fresh off-season. This gives it just a bit more cultural flair. Otherwise love this recipe.

    Reply
  31. HappyHusband says

    March 24, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    My wife called me at work frantic because she was out of the prepackaged taco seasoning. I looked up this recipe and gave it to her. She absolutely LOVES IT!!!

    Thanks for posting the recipe!

    -A Happy Husband

    Reply
  32. 4Graces says

    April 4, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    Where were you last night when I needed you? Really, I should have looked for your recipe earlier. I was in a hurry to get tacos made and I grabbed a major national brand of taco seasoning out of the cupboard. I found that it produced a definite metallic taste in the taco meat. I added some ketchup and a spoonful of sugar, and that helped, but I am not wasting good meat on the packaged stuff again. Most of the recipes I have found now have basically the same ingredients, but there are different measurements. I will probably do some comparisons and then see if yours tastes best to me. I wonder why the major companies cannot produce a good package of seasoning. Is it because they have to add stabilizers and preservatives? I will give you five stars because this has to be better than what I had last night, Hey, only one star will light up.

    Reply
  33. amieJ says

    April 8, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    Tried this tonight when I realized I was out of commercial taco seasoning. It was great!! Thanks for the recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Corey says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Thank you! I am so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  34. Dirose says

    April 12, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    It was delish! Thank you so much for the recipe!

    Reply
  35. Dirose says

    April 12, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    Forgot to give it “5 Stars!”

    Reply
  36. Landgoddess says

    April 16, 2014 at 11:19 am

    In my quest to eat more healthfully, I searched for a recipe for taco seasoning, because I don’t like store packages with all the extra fillers & preservatives in them.

    Last night, we changed dinner plans mid prep & decided to make chicken tacos instead, but then realized we had no taco seasoning. Perfect opportunity to try out this new recipe I had found a few weeks before. It was GREAT! I did not use the red pepper flakes and it was perfectly spiced -not too mild not too hot.

    Reply
  37. Aubrey Hammond says

    April 21, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    Hey! I’m sure you wrote this forever and a day ago, but I just wanted to say thanks! This is by far my husband and my favorite recipe for taco seasoning. It’s our go-to now! Have a good one! 😀

    Reply
    • Corey says

      April 24, 2014 at 9:02 am

      Thanks Aubrey!

      Reply
  38. Elmo Smiley says

    May 5, 2014 at 9:02 am

    I’ll tell you what I like most about make-it-at-home spice mixes – No MSG.

    Now, please direct me to the “California” blend, or the Italian blend for my Italian dishes!

    Reply
  39. Cathi says

    May 5, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    This recipe is so easy and so tasty. I make it all the time, and look it up all the time. I think I should probably print it since it is my go-to! I also quadruple it for a few uses and keep in a small jar. Thank you!

    Reply
  40. Suzie says

    May 8, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    LOVED this! It is by far the best homemade taco seasoning I’ve found. I like the spiciness of it, and it’s so full of flavor. Absolutely perfect!

    Reply
  41. sherri says

    May 9, 2014 at 9:40 am

    Ever tried mixing taco seasoning and bottled ranch dressing. Its awesome. Im going to use ur recipe and try it with the dressing!

    Reply
  42. Victoria A says

    June 3, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    I have been buying taco seasoning in packets forever and I only tried this recipe because I am out of taco seasoning. So I googled homemade taco seasoning and found your website. This is THE BEST taco seasoning I have ever tasted! The whole family loved it! I will never use store bought seasoning again. Thank you so much!!!!

    Reply
  43. yvette says

    June 11, 2014 at 11:59 pm

    This was great. I give it out to family and friends. It is nice to be able to control how much salt goes into it. I was using it for salsa chicken which already has salt from cream of chicken soup so, I used 3/4 tsp salt instead and it was great. Thanks so much will definitely be using this from now on.

    Reply
  44. Amber says

    July 8, 2014 at 12:16 am

    Made this tonight with homemade tortillas(new recipe as well) and they were delicious! Spicy, but delicious! Thanks for my new go to taco recipe 🙂

    Reply
  45. elf says

    July 9, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    Great recipe. I used this seasoning on seitan for vegetarian tacos. Five stars!

    Reply
  46. Syl says

    July 11, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    Can anyone tell me if the chili powder used in this recipe is hot? Australia chili powder is 100% ground hot chili so am wondering if it’s the same ingrediant.

    Reply
  47. elf says

    July 14, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    All of the recipes I’ve tried from this site are great. This is another winner! Once you try it, you’ll never go back. It’s made from ingredients you most likely already have so why not at least try it? I’m making it for the second time tonight. I increased t the recipe by 50% but cut the salt down to a quarter. I also added more red pepper and some cayenne too because we like it spicy. That’s one of the benefits of making your own spice blends; you can adjust it to the way you like it.

    Reply
  48. Lacy says

    September 9, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    Like many others, I was out of taco seasoning and searched the internet for a recipe. Love, love, LOVE this recipe and will never go back to pre-made mix. Thank you!

    Reply
  49. Kelly says

    September 18, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    I cannot believe this but my story is like most on here. My son (21) called to say he would like to come for supper and we discussed what we should have as he was on his way out to our home (we live just outside a major Canadian city and he just moved into the city to be closer to school but likes to come home once in awhile for a meal). We decided to have Tacos in a Bag (except we actually eat it in a bowl rather than a bag) but I needed him to stop at a grocery store for the Nacho chips and sour cream – thinking I would have everything else. When he was almost here, I realized I did not have Taco seasoning!! So I went on line and found this recipe. I was still making it when he arrived but it took no time at all and I had all the ingredients. It is a bit spicy but EXCELLENT otherwise. I said to my husband, ” ‘My’ homemade taco seasoning was really good, eh? You can bet I won’t be buying that expensive packaged stuff anymore!”
    And I will not.
    Thanks, we just loved it.

    Reply
  50. Tracy says

    October 4, 2014 at 9:37 am

    What if I don’t have oregano and cumin? 🙁

    Reply
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