This homemade taco seasoning mix is fast to mix up, uses basic pantry spices, and is easy to adjust based on what everyone likes. Perfect for taco night!
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Taco seasoning mix is firmly in the category of Things I Used To Buy But Now Make. It’s so simple to mix up using basic pantry spices. And it’s easy to adjust: Want less sodium? Reduce the salt. Like a lot of heat? Increase the chili powder or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
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This version is on the mild side because I have a spice-averse kid.
Make a double or triple batch of this homemade taco seasoning mix and keep it stashed in your spice cabinet so it’s ready for taco night!
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
This homemade taco seasoning mix is fast to mix up, uses basic pantry spices, and is easy to adjust based on what everyone likes. Perfect for taco night!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix all spices together in a small bowl. Store leftovers in an airtight container or jar.
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Karen says
Do you have a similar recipe for fajita seasoning?
Sally says
Hi Karen–I treat this as my all-purpose Mexican seasoning, so I don’t have a separate recipe.
Chelsea @ Her Healthy Kitchen says
Yum! I love this! Tacos are definitely a once a week thing in our household 🙂
Erica says
This turned out great! A lot of the premade ones have way in them and we have a dairy allergy in our house.
Erica says
Whey*
Deb says
This might be stupid but this seasoning mix is for how many pounds of hamburger?
Sally says
Hi Deb–That is somewhat to taste, depending how strong you like the flavor. I typically sprinkle it on and then taste as I go. But I’d say a rough estimate is about 1-2 teaspoons per pound of meat.
Pam says
Any liquid?
Sally says
No, you sprinkle this onto cooked ground meat/poultry, fish, or veggies.
Sara says
Omg, I use the whole recipe in 1 lb. Of meat!!
Becki says
Hi! I just made this today & I loved it! Do you happen to have any nutritional info on this recipe? Thank you
Diane says
Flagging this for later use. My kid just discovered turkey tacos, but is spice averse. My daughter can just add her favorite taco sauce to anp up the heat to her liking!