DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning
How to Make Homemade Taco Seasoning.
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.
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Can I make this diy homemade taco seasoning low sodium?
Yes! Start by cutting the salt in half and see how that tastes to you. And if your diet requires very strict restrictions, cut the salt entirely.
How long can I store my homemade taco seasoning?
Make sure to store your taco seasoning in an air tight container and it should stay good a whole year.
DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Ingredients you will need:
- chili powder
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- crushed red pepper flakes
- dried oregano
- paprika
- ground cumin
- sea salt
- black pepper
- Mix together all ingredients. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
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 🙂 - Brown your beef and drain off fat. Sprinkle seasoning evenly over meat and add 1/3 cup of water. Simmer until water is adsorbed.
DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix together all ingredients. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
- 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 🙂
- Brown your beef and drain off fat. Sprinkle seasoning evenly over meat and add 1/3 cup of water. Simmer until water is adsorbed.
Nutrition
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Post Updated August, 2020
Awesome recipe. We will never go back to prepackaged. I had to reduce my sodium intake but I didn’t want to sacrifice everything to eat only fruits or veggies. So I started hunting around for recipes I could make and completely eliminate the salt or greatly reduce it. We reduce the salt usually, but I have also made it without any at all. My kids like it better, unless the hubs ups the red pepper flakes too much. Lol. Thank you. A keeper.
Once you make this taco seasoning you will never buy a mix out of a packet again. The blend of spices is perfect. I make a double or triple recipe and save extra for quick tacos on busy nights.
I’ve used this recipe for a couple of years now! I make a huge batch of this almost every month because we eat a lot of tacos. It’s the best taco seasoning recipe. Thank you for this recipe!
Thought I really should let you know…I’ve been using this taco seasoning for years now and my family love it! In fact, my son is about to go off to college and asked for your recipe. We use it loads of our dishes! Thank you! c
That is amazing Zoe! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. Thanks for following Family Fresh Meals 🙂
Only one i use and i make it times 3 to fill my spice jar