Quick homemade taco seasoning loaded with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano. This perfectly balanced taco seasoning mix makes the BEST seasoning for tacos, burritos, chicken, and much more!
Taco Tuesdays just got a whole lot better! Homemade taco seasoning is a MUST in my pantry. I used to go through packs of taco seasoning every week but why use the packaged stuff when you can make your own? Don’t get me wrong, store-bought taco packets are very convenient and taste so good but are loaded with a whole bunch of fillers and ingredients we can’t even pronounce.
This quick DIY homemade version tastes even better and will save you a lot of time and money. You can mix a big batch and store it in a large mason jar or just mix a 2 tablespoon version to make the equivalent of one taco mix packet.
Homemade DIY Taco Seasoning: What you will Need
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried onion
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
Add all the spices to a mason jar. Cover tightly and shake! Enjoy on chicken, shrimp, or beef!
Tip: 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning is equivalent to 1 packet of store-bought taco seasoning.
The BEST Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon minced onion (dried), optional
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon corn starch, optional
Instructions
- Add all the spices to a mason jar or large zip-seal bag. Close and shake until fully combined.
Notes
This is all I use for tacos. It really hits the spot!
interesting considering the only spicey ingredient is black pepper. i added cayenne to my mix bc there wasn’t enough spice. maybe it is the Texas in me.
Love your recipes, species I usually have, easy to follow and not too long and drawn out. Glad I found you on line. Anne
so much better!
Hi,
Sorry for the stupid question but, is this mix still being mixed together with water? As the store bought is. If so, how much would be recommended?
Thanks!
Your question isn’t stupid at all! As with any mix, this should have given instructions for how to use it, including things like, “Brown 2 (or 1?) pounds of ground beef, drain off fat, and add 2 Tablespoons of seasoning with 1/3 cup of water. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, until liquid is slightly thickened.”
As it is, the directions only say that 2 Tablespoons of mix equal approximately 1 packet of seasoning, but if we had a packet of seasoning to get the instructions from, we probably wouldn’t be hunting down this recipe!