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    Home » Recipes » Frugal Recipes

    Published: Nov 8, 2021 Modified: May 26, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    DIY Taco Seasoning

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

    layered seasonigns needed to make taco seasoning in a jar with a lid and 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!

    With so much flavor and possibilities, you can turn this simple seasoning mix into tasty Air Fryer Chicken Tacos, Easy Dorito Taco Salad, or even Instant Pot Taco Zucchini Boats.

    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. Better-for-you ingredients. We don't need anticaking agents or other added chemicals, making this much better for you to consume. Not only that but the MSG that comes in the seasoning packets triggers my migraines, so I avoid premade when I can.
    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!
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    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
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    🥘 Ingredients

    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
    • Red Pepper Flakes

    For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Mason Jar
    • Measuring Spoons

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to Make DIY Taco Seasoning with these simple step-by-step instructions:

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

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

    Close and shake until fully combined.

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

    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

    💭 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, or I'll sprinkle on a little taco seasoning when I'm making a plate of nachos to help add flavor without the meat.

    taco seasoning in a sealed jar with a wooden spoon

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    📖 Recipe

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    4.50 from 4 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 $2.70 / Serving $0.54
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    Equipment

    • Mason Jar
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • 3 Tablespoons Chili powder ($0.90)
    • 2 Tablespoons Cumin ($0.60)
    • 1 Tablespoon Paprika ($0.30)
    • 1 Tablespoon Salt ($0.30)
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder ($0.10)
    • 1 teaspoon Minced onion, dried *optional ($0.10)
    • 1 teaspoon Oregano ($0.10)
    • 1 teaspoon Black pepper ($0.10)
    • 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper ($0.10)
    • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes ($0.10)
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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 NicoleDurham
    Course Other
    Cuisine American, Mexican
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