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Home Mexican Recipes

Taco Seasoning

By:Nagi
Published:12 May '14Updated:18 Feb '20
21 Comments
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Homemade taco seasoning is preservative free, doesn’t taste artificial, costs a fraction of buying store bought, and you probably have all the spices you need in your pantry. It tastes like the packet seasoning – minus the artificial flavour and not as salty. The bonus is that you can adjust the flavouring to your tastes as well – I like my Mexican hot so I up the chili!

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Taco Seasoning

Author: Nagi
Prep: 5 mins
Total: 5 mins
Spice Mix
Mexican
5 from 3 votes
Servings4
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Homemade taco seasoning is so much healthier than store bought - it's preservative free, less artificial tasting and is a fraction of the cost. This recipe makes enough taco seasoning for 1lbs/500g of meat. I also use this for Quesadilla Fillings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust spiciness to taste)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Makes 2.5 tablespoons. Combine with 1lbs/500g mince meat, 1/2 cup water, 1 diced onion and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.

Recipe Notes:

1. If you are in the US, do not use what you know as Chili Powder. That is a spice blend, not pure ground chilies. If you can't find pure ground chili, substitute with cayenne pepper. I like to make this Taco Seasoning with pure ground chili so I can control the flavour consistency - US Chili Powder is not available around the world and also even from brand to brand, the flavour differs. Using pure spice ingredients allows for better consistency.
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21 Comments

  1. Yana Neilson says

    March 22, 2021 at 7:31 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing! I’ve already tried 5 different recipes from you and they where the most flavorful yummy dishes I’ve ever had!

    Reply
  2. Julie Schaefer says

    December 11, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    Nagi you are a genius! This taco seasoning is just perfect. I tried another recipe which was supposed to be family friendly and it almost blew our heads off it was so spicy. Should always check your site first

    Reply
  3. Seasons01 says

    September 19, 2020 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    Hi, came back again to say were going to make taco’s with this next week, Making a “school Menu” for my daughter. She can’t have walking tacos like the school so she wants bee tacos and we loved your seasoning so back we come again!!

    Reply
    • Seasons01 says

      September 19, 2020 at 10:22 am

      beef

      Reply
  4. Audrey says

    March 6, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    Hi Nagi, I made and used the taco seasoning for ground beef tacos tonight. It was excellent! I had always bought taco seasoning but not anymore.

    Thank you for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      March 7, 2020 at 12:08 pm

      You’re totally converted Audrey – make a big batch and you’ll never have to buy again! N x

      Reply
    • Ani says

      September 6, 2020 at 6:43 pm

      I liked the flavour, but thought it was a tad too salty., will half the salt content next time. Also my kids found it too spicy so will half the chilli powder also.

      Reply
  5. Keren says

    October 30, 2019 at 4:09 am

    Works perfectly with ground beef. I didn’t add the cayenne pepper and it was still amazing.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      October 30, 2019 at 7:10 pm

      Hi Keren, I’m so glad you liked it, thanks so much for letting me know!

      Reply
  6. Angie says

    January 16, 2019 at 2:51 pm

    I don’t see how much Chili Powder Is to used?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 17, 2019 at 6:15 pm

      Hi Angie, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ☺️

      Reply
      • Erin says

        February 5, 2021 at 9:49 am

        Half the people in my house are vegetarian so I double this recipe and do 1 recipe as written and 1 recipe with 1 can rinsed blacks beans rather than beef mince (otherwise as written) and it’s very good both ways. With the beans I simmer until water is mostly evaporated and then partially mash the beans with the back of my spoon.

        Reply
  7. Andrea says

    September 10, 2018 at 5:08 pm

    Hi Nagi
    I know this is an oldie, but thought I’d check anyway…
    I can’t seem to find crushed red pepper flakes anywhere. Is this the same as chilli flakes?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      September 10, 2018 at 6:48 pm

      Hi Andrea! Just skip it 🙂 Give it a taste and if you want it spicier, just add more chilli powder or cayenne pepper!

      Reply
    • Nagi says

      September 10, 2018 at 6:55 pm

      Andrea – I also just updated the recipe with my current taco seasoning. Slightly different ratios of each and no red pepper flakes!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        September 11, 2018 at 2:50 pm

        Thank you Nagi!

        Reply
  8. Mary says

    February 14, 2017 at 10:48 am

    5 stars
    Hi Nagi – After reading your most recent post I think that when you say 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, you don’t mean the spice called “Chili Powder” in the U.S., right? But I think you said I can substitute cayenne pepper for what you call “Chili Powder”. Thanks much! Love your blog and every recipe I try is just so good!!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      February 14, 2017 at 2:02 pm

      That’s such a good point Mary, thank you! I must revisit this recipe soon – perhaps I’ll do a beef taco post and repost this recipe too. 🙂

      Reply
      • Janis says

        October 13, 2019 at 5:57 am

        Ancho chilli powder works well.

        Reply
  9. Chelsey says

    June 8, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    Thanks! How long does this store for?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 8, 2016 at 10:08 pm

      Hi Chelsey! I’d say maybe 6 to 8 weeks?? After that, I find spices aren’t as fresh 🙂 N x

      Reply

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