Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
I loathe spending a minimum of $0.50 per packet for seasonings, so I've made it my mission to recreate those packets at home for less! This taco seasoning recipe is pretty tame but you can add additional chili powder or red pepper flakes to make it spicier! This recipe only yields one ounce so my suggestion would be to make it as is the first time around, but if you like it after that make it in larger batches to fill your desired container.
How to make your own taco seasoning
Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
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Mix together all ingredients and store in an airtight container or jar.
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Yields: 4 ounces (1 oz./serving)
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Grumpy Grateful Mom says
June 3, 2011 at 10:05 amVery doable! I just always run out of the stuff. It never occurred to me to make it. Thanks for the recipe.
blueviolet says
June 3, 2011 at 10:12 amThat is a great idea, and I like it spicy so I'd definitely be adding some cayenne.
Simply Being Mommy says
June 3, 2011 at 3:38 pmAwesome! Thanks for sharing.
Gem says
June 3, 2011 at 12:18 pmThanks for sharing!
I eat a lot of mexican food and I hate buying those packets too…
Stefani @ MommyEnterprises.com says
June 4, 2011 at 11:44 amI make my own taco seasoning too!
Nichol says
June 4, 2011 at 9:33 amWe love making our own taco seasoning, plus it's healthier!
BKWilliams says
June 4, 2011 at 5:30 pmLooks like it will be really good you could jar and sell it…"TEXAS TYPE A MOM'S TACO SEASONING" Made with Texas pride!
Heather says
June 4, 2011 at 11:36 amTHANK YOU! I've been looking for a recipe for Taco Seasoning. I want to make my own so I can control the salt content….the pre-packaged ones are way too salty!
ohkeeka says
June 5, 2011 at 7:19 pmYou are a genius! I love this idea. Seriously, how much cheaper and easier is it to just keep a jar of this on hand?
Penelope says
June 6, 2011 at 4:40 pmI just made tacos today! I make my own seasoning too.