Homemade Taco Seasoning
Skip the store-bought taco seasoning and make this Homemade Taco Seasoning instead at a fraction of the cost! 🌮
Taco seasoning packets are convenient, but at $1 to $2 per packet, it’s cheaper to make your own. This recipe will season three pounds of ground meat.
Ingredients Needed for Taco Seasoning Mix
Ingredient quantities for this easy homemade taco seasoning mix are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Pepper
- Dried oregano
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Crushed red pepper
- Xanthan gum (this helps thicken the final results)
- Powdered sugar
How To Make Homemade Taco Seasoning
Add all ingredients to a jar or container with a lid, then shake to combine.
How to Use Homemade Taco Seasoning
Each serving is 1 tbsp + 2 tsp. One serving will season 1 lb of ground meat.
To use, cook ground meat thoroughly, then reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the meat, mix to combine, then allow to cook for another 1-2 minutes until the mixture has thickened slightly.
Unlike taco seasoning packets, you don’t need to add any water; you will add the seasoning directly to your meat.
The Best Taco Recipes
- Make this delicious taco salad with ground turkey. It is a fun healthy dinner food that you will make again and again, with the same delicious taco taste!
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Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a jar with a lid. Shake well to combine.
Notes
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.
