Homemade Taco Seasoning is quick and easy to make at home. Skip the grocery store packet and make your own mix. Homemade salt-free taco seasoning is easy to customize and even easier to use. This Spice Mix is perfect for your next taco or taco salad night, in soups or casseroles, or sprinkled on top of roasted vegetables for an easy side dish.
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- Ingredients
- Substitutions
- How to Make Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Tips for making homemade taco seasoning
- What to Use Taco Seasoning for
- Storage
- How to use this taco seasoning for tacos or taco salad
- Why are Homemade Seasoning Mixes better than store-bought?
- Can I use homemade taco seasoning in other recipes?
- Can I make a large batch of homemade taco seasoning?
- FAQs
- Recipe
Ingredients
See the recipe card for exact amounts.
Substitutions
How to Make Homemade Taco Seasoning
Prep Tips
Mix all the spices together in a bowl or in your jar.
Store the spice mix in the jar with a lid.
You can scale the seasoning mix up or down, just make sure to keep the ratios about the same. Use the servings option on the recipe card to increase the servings.
- Mix spices.
- Add spices to a jar.
Tips for making homemade taco seasoning
What to Use Taco Seasoning for
Try this mix in my Taco Salad recipe for a super easy dinner. If you're looking for more easy weeknight dinner ideas try my Grilled Chicken Tacos using this mix, or try my Loaded Taco Fries. Sprinkled this seasoning on Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables for an easy, delicious side dish.
Try my other spice mixes like my Italian Seasoning, Greek Spice Mix, Southwest Seasoning, or my Everyday Seasoning.
Storage
Store in the pantry, in a jar with a lid for about 6-9 months.
How to use this taco seasoning for tacos or taco salad
To use this mix for taco meat or a vegetarian taco filling to use in tacos or on taco salad:
Why are Homemade Seasoning Mixes better than store-bought?
- they are cheaper in the long run
- you can customize the flavors, adding the spices you like best
- you can add a spicy heat or omit it
- no preservatives or additives
- you can make them salt-free, making it easier to control the salt content (and seasoning) when you're cooking
Can I use homemade taco seasoning in other recipes?
Yes! Try this mix on potatoes or vegetables before roasting them, or on grilled shrimp or chicken. Shake the mix onto onion and bell pepper strips and sauté them before adding to a salad or a grilled cheese sandwich.
Can I make a large batch of homemade taco seasoning?
Yes. Homemade spice mixes will last in the pantry for about 6-9 months before they start to lose a bit of flavor.
FAQs
You can omit the cayenne powder for a less spicy mix or add a bit more for more heat.
Homemade taco seasoning is free of additives, preservatives, gluten (for those sensitive) and can be made salt-free.
Yes you can use this taco mix wherever you want like on roasted potatoes or sheet pan vegetables or on grilled chicken or shrimp.
Recipe
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add all spices to a jar and mix well.
- Store in a jar with a lid.
Notes
- No salt added. Add salt to your individual dishes.
- For tacos, I add 2 tablespoons of this mix plus 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to one pound of browned ground beef or turkey. Add a cup of water and simmer. To thicken add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with another cup of cold water and simmer until thickened.
- Store in a container with a lid for 6-9 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate. Values vary based on products used.
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This post was originally posted on March 3, 2019.
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