Taco Seasoning Recipe
This homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is EASY to make and tastes SO much better than a packet! It brings home cooked flavor to tacos, soups, fajitas, and more!
Servings: 3 tablespoons
Calories: 18kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon EACH: pepper, paprika
- ¼ teaspoon EACH: garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Transfer to an airtight container until ready to use. This makes enough to season 1 lb. of meat.
- To use for taco meat: Cook the meat and drain grease. Add the seasoning mix along with 2/3 cups water. Bring to a boil until thickened, then reduce to a simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Optional: Soften some diced onions when you add the meat, and add 3 cloves of minced garlic after you drain the grease.
Notes
How much this makes:
Storage:
- This recipe makes 3 tablespoons, equal to most 1-oz. seasoning packets, making them interchangeable, or enough to season 1 lb. of meat.
- To double (or triple) this recipe: Hover over the number of servings at the top of the recipe card in the middle (3 tablespoons). A slider will appear. Drag it right until it reaches 6, 9, or the desired number you'd like.
- Thickening Power: Unlike many online recipes, this recipe contains cornstarch. When using this seasoning for tacos, it thickens the meat mixture and makes it saucier (and less dry) when used with 2/3 cups water. (We're mimicking what the packets do!)
- Cost Savings: Making your own seasoning costs much less than buying individual packets!
- Make it in Bulk: This will make it just as easy as using a packet when you're making something that calls for Taco Seasoning!
- Salt: I use Redmond Real Salt for my recipes, it's especially great in this one since it's a seasoning recipe. (Enter code ‘COZY‘ for 15% off!) Of course, table salt can be used if that’s what you have on hand.
- Glass Seasoning Jars: These are perfect for storing your homemade taco seasoning mix!
- Recipes to call for Taco Seasoning: These recipes call for taco seasoning! Some of my favorites are: Easy Baked Tacos, One Pot Taco Pasta, Loaded Nachos, Taco Soup, Burrito Bowls, Taco Spaghetti, and more!
- More From Scratch Recipes:
- Brown Gravy & Chicken Gravy (super easy, no drippings needed, and so much better than a packet!)
- Condensed Cream of Chicken and Cream of Mushroom Soup (goodbye cans!)
- Homemade Enchilada Sauce, Salsa, Tortilla Chips, Olive Oil Bread Dip, and more!
Storage:
- Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. (After that it's likely still good, just not quite as fresh.)
Nutrition
Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg