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    Taco Seasoning

    Modified: Feb 5, 2024 · Published: Jul 23, 2012 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 12 Comments

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    This Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is filled with simple pantry spices and is a go-to blend for all Mexican inspired dishes! Adjust the ratios to fit your desired tastes!

    several spices combined to create a Mexican blend to use on any dish

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    There have been so many times that I have wanted to make a recipe, only to be missing one main ingredient……taco seasoning. That is the worst, right?!

    No worries though because once you try this, you will always have taco seasoning on hand! Using a few staple ingredients, this seasoning comes together in no time and can be adjusted to taste.

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    • Kick up the flavor of any dish using this Homemade Taco seasoning recipe. Budget friendly, fresh, and you have full control of what goes into it, you’ll never want store bought packets again!
    • What ingredients are needed for Homemade Taco Seasoning:
    • How to make taco meat:
    • Check out these other great recipes to use this seasoning in:
    • Keep this recipe handy for whenever you need that infamous taco seasoning!
    • Taco Seasoning

    Kick up the flavor of any dish using this Homemade Taco seasoning recipe. Budget friendly, fresh, and you have full control of what goes into it, you’ll never want store bought packets again!

    You can alter it anyway you prefer to fit your tastes! If you want a bit more heat, add extra red pepper flakes. Love onion, add some more! The choices are endless!

    What ingredients are needed for Homemade Taco Seasoning:

    • Chili Powder
    • Ground Cumin
    • Paprika
    • Salt/Pepper
    • Garlic Powder
    • Onion Powder
    • Red Pepper Flakes
    • Dried Oregano

    This version makes 9 tbsp total, so I put it in a small storage container and pull it out when needed.

    *Keep unused seasoning in a sealed mason jar or air-tight container for up to 3 months.

    Mexican blended spices to use in place of store-bought taco seasoning

    How to make taco meat:

    1. Brown 1 lb ground beef (or turkey) with ½ diced onion. Cook until meat is no longer pink.
    2. Drain fat.
    3. Add in 2 tablespoon homemade seasoning as well as ¼ cup water.
    4. Stir to fully incorporate and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes, or until water has reduced.
    5. Serve in taco shells with toppings of your choosing.

    Check out these other great recipes to use this seasoning in:

    Taco Bake

    Tater Tot Taco Bake

    Crockpot Easy Chicken Tacos

    Cornbread Taco Bake

    Keep this recipe handy for whenever you need that infamous taco seasoning!

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    Taco Seasoning

    Recipe by: Kristin
    Save money and time with this tasty homemade Taco Seasoning recipe! Adjust the ratios to fit your desired tastes and you'll never go store bought again!
    4.50 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 9
    Calories 20 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mason Jars
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 tablespoon chili powder
    • 2 tablespoon ground cumin
    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes *add more or less depending on heat preference
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

    Instructions
     

    • Mix ingredients together in a ziploc bag or storage container. *2 tablespoon equals one store packet of seasoning.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 582mgPotassium: 123mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1362IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Deanna Williamson says

      February 18, 2024 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      Looks great can’t wait to eat some

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        February 19, 2024 at 11:26 am

        So simple to make! Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Barbara says

      February 24, 2020 at 7:56 pm

      One guestion looks grest going tomtry it buy what if anything fo you serve as avsidevdish

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        February 25, 2020 at 11:01 am

        What dish are you trying to look for a side dish to?

        Reply

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