Easy Taco Seasoning

The BEST homemade taco seasoning recipe that’s healthier & tastier than the store-bought packets! Learn how to make taco seasoning at home with simple spices from your pantry. The perfect single-serving recipe—equivalent to 1 premade packet, enough to season 1 lb of meat.

Course Condiment, Seasoning

Cuisine American, Mexican

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Prep Time 3

Total Time 3

Servings Tbsp

Calories 6

Author Alyssia Sheikh

Ingredients

1 Tbsp chili powder
1½ tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
pinch of cayenne (optional)

Instructions

Measure spices into a small bowl or jar. Whisk well to combine, or cover jar and shake.
Use homemade taco seasoning to season your favorite recipes!
Entire batch yields 3 Tbsp and can be used to replace 1 packet (1-oz) store-bought taco seasoning.
For a larger batch of seasoning, multiply ingredient amounts as needed and store in a sealed jar. (Multiply by 2 to fill an average spice jar, or multiply by 5 to get ~1 cup of seasoning mix.)
Store DIY seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

Notes

The Most Basic Taco Seasoning Recipe

If you’re in a pinch (i.e., you don't have all of the above seasonings or you don't want to buy them), you can make this Super Simple Seasoning Mix using just the absolute essentials:

1½ Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp onion powder
1½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

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