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Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe – This easy homemade taco seasoning mix is made with just five ingredients and with no preservatives! Great for tacos, fajitas, and so much more!
We absolutely love tacos. Hard shell, soft shell, stand up shell, not a stand up shell – it really doesn’t matter. A definite favorite is our quick and easy taco recipe that we have on regular repeat at my house! But one thing that I just don’t like to buy are those little packets of taco seasoning. I know, they are easy to use and fast, but I much prefer to make my own homemade taco seasoning so that I know exactly what is in it – and what is not! 🙂
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
I’ve realized over the years that I am sensitive to some of the preservatives used in store-bought mixes and since I’ve been making my own, I feel so much better! And, I feel better about using my homemade version of mixes in recipes that I serve to family and friends. There is no guessing if the person is sensitive to MSG, or so many of the other chemical-based preservatives and other additives.
Even if you don’t have those concerns, I still think you’ll love this simple, easy, 5-ingredient taco seasoning powerhouse!
It’s just too simple to make not to and it is so easy to make and keep it on hand for a super quick, weeknight supper. I love to mix up a large batch to keep on hand in my pantry. Then, I just sprinkle a bit onto ground beef, chicken, fish, seafood or vegetables for a super quick weeknight favorite. Adjust the amount to your family’s personal preference and dig in!
What Spices Are in Taco Seasoning?
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Ground Cumin
- Paprika
- Salt (optional)
How to Make Taco Seasoning
To make, you simply add your spices of chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, paprika, and salt if you are using to a bowl, container or spice jar. Then, stir well to combine. Store in an airtight container.
It also makes a great housewarming or hostess gift. Just put it in a nice spice jar, along with another jar of spicy brown sugar dry rub, and another of Stone House Seasoning you have a present that your friends will love receiving and using all year long! I know I sure would!
Believe me, once you make it yourself, you definitely will want to continue making it!
Favorite Recipes Using Homemade Taco Seasoning
Here’s my Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe. I think you are going to love it!
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt optional
Instructions
- Mix all together and store in an airtight container.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I wasn’t able to buy taco seasoning when I lived in South Korea for five years. This was my go-to recipe for taco seasoning. Even though I now live in a country where I can buy it, I still prefer this recipe to store bought. Thank you!
Oh, thank you, Nicole, for sharing this. I’m so glad this recipe helped you.
Robyn, where can I purchase the jars that you use to store your taco seasoning. Thanks in advance.
Arlene, I got the large jars and the smaller ones with the label you can place on top of the jars at Amazon. There is a link in the post “nice spice jar” for the large one. I love these jars.
Love this recipe. Simple n can be easily made with pantry items. I marinated shrimp n it was the best shrimp tacos I ever had. So flavorful.
Thanks, Archana. I’m so glad this seasoning worked so well with your shrimp.
Robyn, I love your website! It has normal and delicious recipes and ideas that don’t require spices and ingredients that are unusual in every day use.
Thank you.
Thank you so much, Velma. I want my recipes to be easy and ones that anyone can make and enjoy.
I can’t wait to try this. My son can’t have oregano so McCormicks taco seasoning is if no use to us. Hoping this is easy on his system. Thank you in advance. 😊
I hope your son can eat this with no problems, Mama Hart. I love that I can make this with only ingredients my family likes and can have.