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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Frugal Recipes

    DIY Taco Seasoning

    Modified: Oct 17, 2023 Published: Nov 8, 2021 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    4.60 from 5 votes

    This DIY taco seasoning will help to flavor your taco Tuesdays right. A super easy seasoning blend that is totally customizable and delicious.

    Recipe: $1.94 | Per Serving: $0.39 | Servings: 5

    Layered taco seasoning ingredients in jar with lid, wooden spoon.

    Made with just a few basic pantry staples, you can create a flavorful combination of spices that will work on ground beef, ground turkey, chicken, and more!

    We make a lot of our own seasoning blends and sauces like Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce and this Ragu Spaghetti Sauce Recipe, but this recipe is one we make often because there's always room for tacos.

    With so much flavor and possibilities, you can turn this simple seasoning mix into tasty tacos, Taco Mac and Cheese (with Rotel), Easy Dorito Taco Salad, or even Instant Pot Taco Zucchini Boats. There are so many possibilities! I even like to sprinkle a little over my microwave nachos for added flavor- yum!

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    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for DIY Taco Seasoning
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. It tastes better than packaged. I love making homemade taco seasoning for ground beef whenever I can because it's so much more flavorful than storebought.
    2. Improved ingredients. We skip the need for anticaking agents and other added chemicals, making it a healthier choice. Plus, using this method allows us to avoid MSG, which can trigger migraines for some people, like myself.
    3. You can make as much or as little as you want. The best part about this DIY taco seasoning mix is that it made the spice blend in bulk, so you can get several uses out of it. Perfect for always having a batch on hand!

    🥘 Ingredients

    labeled ingredients needed to make taco seasoning.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Seasonings- You will need the following seasonings to make this taco seasoning blend. Each seasoning either helps to provide depth of flavor, a flavor enhancement, color, or spicy heat.

    Chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, minced dried onion, oregano, black pepper, cayenne powder, and red pepper flakes.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 Instructions for DIY Taco Seasoning

    taco seasonings unmixed in a jar with a tiny wooden spoon inside.

    Step 1: Add all the spices to a mason jar or large zip-seal bag.

    taco seasoning mixed in an open jar with a small wooden spoon inside.

    Step 2: Close and shake until fully combined.

    Step 3: Keep stored in an airtight container or mason jar for up to a few weeks.

    taco seasoning in a small wooden spoon in front of a jar of taco mix.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    How much homemade taco seasoning for 1 lb ground beef?

    You will need 2 tablespoons worth of this taco seasoning mix to flavor one pound of cooked ground beef. You can always add in a little more or less depending on what you prefer.

    How long is homemade taco seasoning mix good for?

    This blend of spices can last several weeks in an airtight container at room temperature before expiring. The older it gets the less potent the flavors will be but honestly, this blend can last almost indefinitely, just like regular spices in the pantry.

    What can I use with homemade taco meat seasoning?

    Besides flavoring your ground beef and ground turkey meats for tacos, you can enjoy enchiladas, chili, and so much more. I often use taco seasoning in place of chili seasonings when making a pot of chili like 5 Ingredient Instant Pot Chili. But you can also use it in Crockpot Chicken with Enchilada Sauce and Thanksgiving Tamales.

    taco seasoning in a sealed jar with a wooden spoon.

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    If you tried this DIY Taco Seasoning, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    a sealed jar full of layered taco seasoning ingredients with a wooden spoon on the side.
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    4.60 from 5 votes

    DIY Taco Seasoning

    This DIY taco seasoning will help to flavor your taco Tuesdays up right. A super easy seasoning blend that is totally customizable and delicious.
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 32kcal
    Cost Recipe $1.94 / Serving $0.39
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    Equipment

    • Mason Jar
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • 3 Tablespoons chili powder ($0.72)
    • 2 Tablespoons cumin ($0.48)
    • 1 Tablespoon paprika ($0.24)
    • 1 Tablespoon salt ($0.02)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder ($0.08)
    • 1 teaspoon minced onion, dried *optional ($0.08)
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano ($0.08)
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper ($0.08)
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ($0.08)
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes ($0.08)
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    Instructions

    • Add all the spices to a mason jar or large zip-seal bag.
    • Close and shake until fully combined.
    • Keep stored in an airtight container or mason jar for up to a few weeks.

    Notes

    About 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning are equivalent To 1 taco seasoning packet.
    This blend of spices can last several weeks in an airtight container at room temperature before expiring. The older it gets the less potent the flavors will be but honestly, this blend can last almost indefinitely, just like regular spices in the pantry.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.6g | Protein: 1.6g | Fat: 1.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 1540.6mg | Potassium: 203.1mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 0.7g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 50.5mg | Iron: 3mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Other
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
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