Make your own taco seasoning with just a handful of basic spices you likely have in your pantry. This quick and easy recipe comes together in 5 minutes and is perfect for adding to your favorite Mexican dishes. Say goodbye to store-bought packets filled with cheap fillers and artificial colors!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Flavorful: This homemade version of taco seasoning offers the best flavor with a blend of pantry staples.
- Quick & Easy: Ready in just 5 minutes, this seasoning mix can be made in a small bowl or mason jar.
- Customizable: Adjust the spice level to your liking, making it perfect for mild or spicy tacos.
Nutrition Information
Two tablespoons of chili powder is an excellent source of vitamins A, B6, E, and iron. It is also a good source of vitamin K and manganese.
Ingredients + Notes
A handful of spices make the perfect DIY taco seasoning when you’ve run out of taco seasoning packets and can’t make it to the grocery store.
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations
This taco seasoning blend is flavor-packed as is. Here are some substitutions to consider if needed.
- Cayenne Pepper: For added heat, include a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Use red pepper flakes for a different kind of spice.
- Smoked Paprika: Substitute regular paprika with smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.
- Salt: This homemade spice mix doesn’t call for salt. Just add as much salt as you like to the main dish that you are adding this seasoning to.
How To Make Taco Seasoning
These simple instructions for a homemade seasoning blend are perfect for your next Taco Tuesday.
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- Add all ingredients into a glass jar or bowl and stir until well combined.
- Store in an airtight container for up to six months.
Servings Ideas
Enjoy your own homemade seasoning on beans, tacos, nachos, taco salad, and more!
- Beans & Lentils: Perfect for seasoning beans and lentils for taco fillings. Try it on these chickpeas or black lentils.
- Potatoes: This seasoning blend is sooooo good on home fries or even cubed sweet potatoes, or sweet potato fries.
- Tacos: Ideal for seasoning ground meat or plant-based crumbles for tacos. Add some Homemade Pickled Red Onion on top!
- Nachos: Sprinkle over nachos for an extra burst of flavor.
Storage Tips
Store your homemade taco seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to keep the spices fresh for as long as possible. You can store this spice mixture in an upcycled old spice jar or use a glass mason jar for an eco-friendly option.
FAQ
You can use this homemade taco seasoning mix as a substitute for store-bought packets.
Taco seasoning mix is made of a blend of chili powder, cumin, nutritional yeast, paprika, oregano, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Taco seasoning is similar to other Mexican spice blends and can be used interchangeably in recipes that call for such spices.
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Recipe
Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika,
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper,
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a glass jar or bowl and stir until well combined.
- Store in an airtight container for up to six months.
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I used this recipe tonight for our tacos and it was perfect!
So glad to hear!