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Skip the store-bought stuff and make your own Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix with this easy recipe! You probably have all the ingredients in your cabinet right now.
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Today, I am sharing an easy homemade taco seasoning. You probably have all the ingredients in your cabinet right now! Seriously, this stuff is good and just as easy as those packages that you buy at the store. I also like the fact that you can regulate what goes into it. If you’d like, it’s easy to mix up a batch or two ahead of time too.
This particular recipe make enough for 1 to 1-1/2 pounds of ground beef or chicken.
Taco Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients for seasoning mix
- chili powder
- all-purpose flour (optional)
- ground cumin
- salt
- beef or chicken bouillon granules (optional)
- ground black pepper
- paprika
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- oregano
- ground cayenne pepper
Additional Ingredients
- ground beef or shredded chicken
- water
Taco Seasoning DIY
Time needed: 5 minutes
How to make your own Taco Seasoning Mix
- Prepare the seasoning mix
Mix all of the taco seasoning ingredients. Store in a covered container.
- How to use the seasoning mix
TO USE: Brown meat and drain, if necessary. Add taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until desired consistency is reached.
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Recipe Notes
- The all-purpose flour and bouillon granules are optional ingredients. The flour helps slightly thicken the sauce. The bouillon granules add extra meaty flavor.
- To make this low-carb and gluten-free, omit the all-purpose flour and bouillon granules.
- Use this recipe in any recipe that calls for a packet of taco seasoning. As written, it makes approximately 1 to 1-1/2 oz. of seasoning mix.
- Want to make this in bulk? You can easily double, triple, quadruple, etc., the recipe. Use approximately 2 tablespoons of the mix per pound of meat or in place of the store-bought package.
Taco Seasoning: FAQs
If you omit the all-purpose flour and bouillon granules, this recipe is!
This recipe makes enough seasoning for 1 to 1-1/2 lbs. of ground beef or chicken. The prepared mix is approximately equal to one store-bought packet.
Smell and look at the seasoning. If there is an off-odor, flavor, or appearance – toss it. Additionally, if you see mold, discard it.
As long as it’s stored properly (air tight), up to 1-2 years.
Like most store-bought seasoning mixes, this recipe, as written, does have a few carbs. There are 3.2 grams of total carbs per serving, with 1 gram of fiber, for a total NET CARBS 2.2 grams per serving.
HOWEVER, you can totally omit the all-purpose flour and bouillon granules to reduce the number of total carbs to 2.2 grams minus 1 gram of fiber for a NET CARB total of 1.2 grams per serving.
How did you like this recipe
This seasoning mix provides the perfect blend of spices for taco night! If you gave this recipe a try, I would love for you to leave a comment down below letting me know about your experience. Ask any questions, too. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Equipment
Ingredients
For the Taco Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, optional
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules, optional
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Additional ingredients
- 1 – 1 ½ pounds ground beef or shredded chicken
- ⅔ cup water
Instructions
To prepare the seasoning mix
- Mix all of the taco seasoning ingredients. Store in a covered container.
To use the seasoning mix
- Brown meat and drain, if necessary. Add taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until desired consistency is reached.
Notes
- The all-purpose flour and bouillon granules are optional ingredients. The flour helps slightly thicken the sauce. The bouillon granules add extra meaty flavor.
- To make this low-carb and gluten-free, omit the all-purpose flour and bouillon granules.
- Use this recipe in any recipe that calls for a packet of taco seasoning. As written, it makes approximately 1 to 1-1/2 ounces of seasoning mix.
- Want to make this in bulk? You can easily double, triple, quadruple, etc., the recipe. Use approximately 2 tablespoons of the mix per pound of meat or in place of the store-bought package.
- The nutritional information provided is for the Taco Seasoning Mix only.
- Want to make this recipe with fewer carbs and gluten-free? Omit the all-purpose flour and bouillon granules to reduce the number of total carbs to 2.2 grams minus 1 gram of fiber for a NET CARB total of 1.2 grams per serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published on January 17, 2013. Updated on March 25, 2021.
Yes, I like using what's in my cabinet instead of buying a package. I'm going to try this!
Maybe you are getting your tummy ready for a great adventure to the great Southwest?? LOL Pinning!!
I use a similar recipe and it is really good! Hard to believe you can make the "packets" at home with what you already have in your pantry!
Visiting from Farm Girl Blog Fest 🙂
Tammy
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Sounds great! I found you on Foodtasic Friday. I am following you on Pinterest and Google Plus. Enjoy your weekend. 🙂
WOW! You could make up a huge batch at once. Great idea!
Alright Jamie here is my question for you. You know I am not that great of a cook and if you remember my kids are picky eaters; especially jesse who has stomach problems so when we do have Mexican food I always buy mild and only use 1/4 to 1/2 the seasoning pack.
What would be the best way to make this so it is easy on my daughter's sensitive stomach?
That sounds wonderful, and it's easy-to-make
Thanks!
This is so much better then the packets! Im a Mexi food junky too! Yum!
thanks for sharing..
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I have everything! Thanks, Jamie – the packets are also getting real expensive 🙂