Homemade Taco Seasoning
This Homemade Taco Seasoning makes weeknight dinners a breeze. The recipe makes a big batch so you’ll have plenty on hand for tacos, casseroles, soups, and more!
Well, I’m 23 weeks into this pregnancy, and so far I have bought a total of 7 baby items. They include: 3 adorableย board books, 3 Ohio State Buckeye onesies, andย 1 baby dress shirt that comes with a matching bow tie.
Soooo we’ve pretty much got the basics, right?
Honestly, even though I’ve been researching and pinning like a boss, I’m still a bit in denial when it comes to all the “stuff” such a tiny human requires. I mean, they evenย get their own special toenail clippers!
I know it’ll come together and we’ll get what we need, but to avoid driving myself crazy, I’m taking breaks from registries and nursery boards to prepare in other ways. One of those ways? Making boatloads of this Homemade Taco Seasoning.
Having a jar of this stuff around makes weeknight meals so much easier. It instantly jazzes up ground beef or crock pot shredded chicken and adds wonderful flavor to homemade soups. I’ve been making my own taco seasoning for a few years now, and I don’t ever plan on going back. Here’s why:
1. It’s super easy. I know it seems like picking up a package of seasoning at the grocery store is the most convenient thing in the world, but I’ve honestly found this homemade version to be even easier. It takes roughly 7 minutes to mix together and it yields enough for several meals. Besides, with the way my brain is functioning these days, I’m lucky if I remember to buy bread, let alone taco seasoning!
2. You probably already have the ingredients on hand. Go ahead, give the list a gander. You may be able to make this right this second.
3. It doesn’t include any ingredient you can’t pronounce.ย Well, unless you have trouble with oregano (or-EGG-a-no!).
4. It’s naturally gluten free.
5. It’s totally customizable. You can mess with the proportions of the recipe to get your ultimate seasoning, add extra heat, or use a few different kinds of chili powder. This also means you get to control the salt in your recipe, which I love.
I was going through this stuff so quickly, I decided to double the recipe. What you see below will fill a small jelly jar and should cover quite a lot of meals. At least that’s what I’m banking on. Baby Rowland may not have a place to sleep, but doggoneit, he’ll have tacos!
Check out these other great recipes that use taco seasoning:
- Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
- Taco Tater Tot Casserole
- Taco Burgers
- Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas from Center Cut Cook
- Mexican Tortilla Pie from Hungry Couple
- Skillet Stuffed Peppers from Melanie Makes
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3 teaspoons paprika (I usually use smoked paprika)
- 3 Tablespoons cumin
- 6 teaspoons sea salt
- 4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a small jelly jar with a lid. Seal tightly and shake well to combine.
- To use, add 2 Tablespoons of seasoning to 1 lb. of meat along with a teaspoon or two of water. Season soups and casseroles to taste. Store in a cool, dry place.
Notes
Please note, the nutritional information is for about 2 Tablespoons of seasoning, or enough to season 1 lb. of ground beef.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 7 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 41Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2017mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 4gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g
Please note nutritional information for my recipes is calculated by a third party service and provided as a courtesy to my readers. For the most accurate calculation, I always recommend running the numbers yourself with the specific products you use.
Love making your own seasoning? You’ll also want to try this Homemade Chicken Seasoning!