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Homemade taco seasoning is the perfect addition to tacos whether they are seafood, beef, or chicken. Indeed this spice blend will make your tacos and Tex-Mex food so flavorful with just a hint of smokey flavor.  Use it to flavor soups, beans, salads, and more. Tacos are a wonderful lunch or dinner. Quick and easy to make. Simply place ingredients into a 1-pint canning jar screw on the top and shake until combined. How easy is that?Homemade Taco Seasoning with a jar of seasoning, cilantro, and radishes in the background.

Homemade Taco Seasoning:

Needless to say, Taco Seasoning is a wonderful pantry ingredient. Not to mention, creating your own lets you be in control of what is in your spice blend. Not to mention the money saved. Most importantly, it is easy to customize to suit your family. My family likes a little heat but not spicy. Cumin is a favorite and adds a slightly warm and earthy flavor. As a matter of fact, no taco seasoning would be complete without it. Don’t get me wrong it is way more convenient to purchase it from a store. However, store-bought ones are often laden with fillers and ingredients I can’t even pronounce. For health reasons I, therefore, make it myself.

A flavorful combination to make your Mexican or Tex-Mex food sing. Optional ingredients can alter the flavor and customize it. Suggested add-ins are 1 tsp cocoa powder or 1 tsp cinnamon. Add both or only one to create a deeper more complex flavor. Indeed, Ground Jalapeno powder or Chipotle can up the spice level. Use with Gluten-Free Chicken Tacos.

Seasonings Used

Believe it or not, oregano has minty notes while Mexican Oregano has citrus notes. However, if Mexican oregano is not on hand use what you have. Incidentally, I used mild paprika as well. Of course, Hot Paprika could also be used. Keep in mind using hot paprika or homemade chili powder will affect the heat. In conclusion, this is a mild seasoning.

Homemade Taco Seasoning:

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup dried onions
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions: 

First, place all ingredients into a glass jar with a screw-top lid. Second, screw the lid on securely and shake until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. A picture of all the separate spices in a bowl. Homemade Taco Seasoning RecipeLast but not least, store it in the pantry with the lid on.  I highly recommend using 2-4 tablespoons per pound of chicken, ground turkey, or ground hamburger for tacos.A top view of Homemade Taco Seasoning with a jar of seasoning, cilantro, and radishes in the background.

A top view of Homemade Taco Seasoning with a jar of seasoning, cilantro, and radishes in the background.
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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe perfect mixture of subtle warming spices to amuse your tongue. Perfect for tacos, enchiladas and other meats.
Course Seasonings
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword Chicken Tacos Made With Homemade Taco Seasoning, Classic Pantry Staple, From Scratch Recipe, From Scratch Spice Blend, Homemade from Scratch, Homemade From Scratch Taco Seasoning, Homemade From Scratch Taco Seasoning Recipe, Homemade Seasoning, Homemade Seasoning Blend, How to make Taco Seasoning, Mexican, Mexican Staple, Seasoning Blend, Spice Blend, Staple, Taco Seasoning Recipe, Tex-Mex, Tex-Mex Staple
Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 16kcal
Author LaRena Fry

Equipment

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12 oz. Jars

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup dried onions
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Mexican oregano
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 4 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/3 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • First, place all ingredients into a glass jar with a screw-top lid.
    1/3 cup dried onions, 1/4 cup chili powder, 1 tbsp Mexican oregano, 2 tbsp garlic powder, 4 tbsp paprika, 2 tbsp crushed red pepper, 1/3 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp cumin, 2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Second, screw the lid on securely and shake until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Last but not least, store it in the pantry with the lid on. 
  • Use 2-4 tablespoons per pound of chicken, ground turkey, or ground hamburger for tacos.

Notes

 
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24.0
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1 g 1 %
Saturated Fat 0 g 1 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 %
Sodium 68 mg 3 %
Potassium 73 mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrate 2 g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 %
Sugars 0 g  
Protein 1 g 1 %
Vitamin A 24 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 3 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Nutrition

Serving: 24servings | Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 3mg
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Top picture is A top view of Homemade Taco Seasoning with a jar of seasoning, cilantro, and radishes in the background. Bottom picture is of the individual seasonings on a white plate.

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Comments

  1. Kevin Foodie says

    May 25, 2021 at 4:50 am

    5 stars
    Wish, you shared this recipe 2 weeks ago. Purchased the store bought ones. This recipe is so easy. Thanks for sharing.

    • LaRena’s Corner says

      May 25, 2021 at 12:38 pm

      I do hope this helps in the future. I always appreciate your kindness. Have a wonderful week.

  2. Vaishali says

    May 25, 2021 at 10:58 am

    I usually use trader joe’s taco seasoning…but not any more! Thanks for sharing

    • LaRena’s Corner says

      May 25, 2021 at 12:36 pm

      Vaishali, What a nice compliment. Thank you. Let me know what you think of it. Have a beautiful day.

    • LaRena’s Corner says

      May 25, 2021 at 12:42 pm

      Vaishali, I am so glad that you will be trying my recipe. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.

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