Homemade Taco Seasoning

5 from 3 votes

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.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Homemade Mixes, Sauces & Condiments

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Author: Jamie Sherman

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.

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