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Home » Creative Recipes » Seasoning Mixes » Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade Taco Seasoning

BY: Michele
PUBLISHED: Oct 23, 2017
UPDATED: Dec 14, 2020
9 Reviews / 4.5 Average
11 Comments
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Homemade Taco Seasoning

This easy Homemade Taco Seasoning is delicious, spicy, and healthier than store-bought taco seasoning. Use this Whole-30, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Keto, and Dairy-Free taco seasoning on tacos, taco salads, and other Mexican favorite dishes.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

I have been meaning to post this Homemade Taco Seasoning for so long because I have used it for years. It is a staple in our pantry. I love this taco seasoning because it gives tacos, enchiladas, empanadas, and other Mexican dishes such much flavor in addition to just a little heat.

The cool thing about making taco seasoning from scratch is that you can adjust the quantity of each individual ingredient to customize it to your taste and health needs. If you want a little more spice just add a little more red pepper. If you like garlic, increase the garlic powder.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

I originally started making this Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe because I was trying to reduce the amount of salt in my diet and now the packaged stuff tastes too salty to me. So this is all I use!

By the way, if you want to increase or decrease the amount of salt, please do so to your taste. In the recipe, I used a standard amount of salt typically used in these recipes. I generally use less salt, but most people would probably like at least a teaspoon of salt. Again, this recipe is customizable to your taste. Make it multiple times and tweak the amount of each ingredient so it tastes perfect to you!

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Another benefit of this Homemade Taco Seasoning is that it naturally fits into just about any diet. It fits into Whole30, Paleo, Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free diets.

In addition, it is also very budget friendly. First of all, you probably have all the ingredients in your pantry now because they are very common ingredients that you can find at any grocery store. You can store this in an air-tight container and use it in several recipes.

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Now that you have made the Homemade Taco Seasoning, what are you going to put it on? I have a few ideas.

Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Chicken Spaghetti (See they don’t all have to be Mexican recipes.)

Easy Chicken Enchilada Skillet Dinner

Cheesy Tomatillo Verde Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

This easy Homemade Taco Seasoning is delicious, spicy, and healthier than store-bought taco seasoning. Use this Whole-30, Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free taco seasoning on tacos, taco salads, and other Mexican favorite dishes.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Taco Seasoning, Taco Seasoning Mix, Taco Seasoning Spice Mix
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 4kcal
Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Chile Powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or crushed red pepper
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Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Tablespoons of this Homemade Taco Seasoning equals 1 packet of Store bought taco seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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Filed Under: Mexican, Seasoning Mixes, Texas Tagged With: Homemade Seasoning Mix, Homemade Taco Seasoning, Mexican, Spice, spice mix, taco, Taco Magic, taco seasoning, tacos, Tex Mex

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Hi, I’m Michele Feuerborn, wife, and dog Mom, with 20+ years experience as a home cook. I’m the Founder of Flavor Mosaic, as well as the author, recipe developer, and photographer. I share fast, easy, flavorful recipes with bold flavors, featuring Instant Pot recipes and Southern and Mexican cuisines.

Comments

  1. Kathy Church says

    October 23, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    How many tablespoons equal a packet of seasoning?

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    • Michele says

      October 23, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      Excellent question Kathy. Three (3) Tablespoons of the Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix equal a packet of seasoning.

      Reply
      • BILL says

        December 21, 2019 at 3:36 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
  2. Rachel says

    October 24, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    I’m so excited to have taco seasoning handy in my house. No more special trips to the store to get taco packets!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      October 25, 2017 at 5:37 am

      I agree! If I can save a trip to the store, that is worth it!

      Reply
  3. Margaret says

    December 31, 2019 at 9:48 am

    I made this taco seasoning my family loved it it’s better then the store band. because I can adjust the amount of salt this recipe is a keeper. Thank you, Margaret j.

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    • Michele says

      December 31, 2019 at 12:07 pm

      Hi Margaret, I’m so glad you liked it. I agree. I like to make my own seasoning mixes because I can control the amount of all the ingredients, especially the salt. Store-bought mixes almost always are too salty. Be sure to check out my other seasoning mixes too like Greek Seasoning and Cajun Seasoning.

      Reply
  4. Steve Isaak says

    March 27, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    If you are on a low salt diet, what would you replace the salt with?

    Reply
    • Michele says

      March 28, 2020 at 1:49 pm

      Hi Steve,

      Just leave the salt out all together (or use a very small amount.) There is no good substitute in my opinion. The other seasonings provide lots of flavor to help compensate the loss of the salt.

      Thanks,

      Michele

      Reply
  5. Lubna says

    February 3, 2022 at 3:09 am

    Was looking out for easy taco seasoning recipe.thank you for sharing this….

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 3, 2022 at 4:12 am

      Hi Lubna,

      I’m glad you like it.

      Thanks,

      Michele

      Reply

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