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Home » Recipes » Sauces, Seasonings, Rubs

Taco Seasoning Mix

Published: Jun 1, 2022 · Modified: Nov 30, 2024 by Marisa Franca

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Do you love Mexican food as much as I do? If so, then you'll love this easy-to-make taco seasoning mix. It's made with ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, and it takes just a few minutes to put together. Plus, it tastes way better than the store-bought stuff.

Homemade taco seasoning mix in a glass jar.
We love this Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe so much we take it with us when we travel.
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
  • 🛒 Ingredients
  • 🗒 Instructions
  • 🔪 Equipment
  • 🤔 FAQs
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 Tips
  • 📚 Variations
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📗 Related Recipes
  • 🍽 Serve with
  • 📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
  • 📝 Recipe Card
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • It's quick and easy to make.
  • It tastes better than store-bought taco seasoning.
  • It's made with common pantry staples.

Looking for an easy way to add some Mexican flavor to your dinner? Skip the packaged taco seasoning mix and make your own instead! With just a few simple ingredients, you can have this homemade taco seasoning mix ready to go in no time. Plus, it's a lot cheaper than buying the pre-made stuff.

🛒 Ingredients

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Note: The full list of this recipe ingredients with their amounts and options are listed in the recipe card below.

  • smoked paprika
  • chili powder
  • ground cumin
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • dried oregano
  • fine seas salt
  • red pepper flakes
  • black pepper

🗒 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the Mexican Spice Mix recipe card below.

First simple steps to making homemade Taco Seasoning Mix.
  1. Measuring out all the seasonings per the recipe.
  2. Combine all the ingredients.
  3. And then add to a medium-sized bowl and mix well with a whisk.
  4. Pour into an air-tight container and store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.
A plate with DIY taco seasoning piled on it.
Once you taste how good this Mexican seasoning is, you'll never go back to the packets.
  1. To use this homemade taco seasoning mix, use three tablespoons and ¾ cups of water per pound of meat.

🔪 Equipment

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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • glass jar for storing

🤔 FAQs

These are the questions we are most frequently asked about making Taco Seasoning Mix

What can I use if I don't have taco seasoning?

If you don't have taco seasoning on hand, you can whip up a batch of this homemade taco seasoning or you can ‍use fajita seasoning.

What's taco seasoning made of?

Taco seasoning is typically made with a combination of chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and salt.

How do you make taco seasoning from Old El Paso?

Follow this taco seasoning mix recipe and you will make your own homemade version of Old El Paso mix.

Can I make taco seasoning without cumin?

Yes, you can make a taco seasoning without cumin, try substituting extra chili powder or smoked paprika.

Is chili powder the same as taco seasoning?

Chili powder is used in taco seasoning however it is not the same as taco seasonings.

👩🏻‍🍳 Tips

  • If you are using this homemade taco seasoning mix in a recipe that calls for a packet of taco seasoning, you will need to use one ounce or three tablespoons of this mix to equal one packet.
  • If you want your spices to be smaller and with a more powder-like texture, you can use a mortar and pestle to grind them up or you can use a spice grinder to get a fine powder.
  • You can use this mix with beef, chicken, or even turkey whatever protein your family prefers.

📚 Variations

  • Make this taco seasoning spicier by adding in a dash of cayenne pepper, ancho or chipotle powder, or even crushed red pepper flakes.
  • For a milder flavor to your Mexican Spice Mix use less chili powder.
  • If you like your seasoning sweet, add a pinch of sugar to your spice mix.
  • For low sodium seasoning, leave out the salt.

🥫 Storage

This taco seasoning mix will keep in an air-tight container in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.

Taco mix in a bowl with a whisk.
Even though it's so easy to mix up this Taco Seasoning recipe, we usually make a double batch of it because we use it all the time.

📗 Related Recipes

  • Tuscan Seasoning Spice Blend is a tasty and fragrant combination of dried spices that imparts an Italian flair to any dish. And, is another homemade seasoning blend that you will love.
  • if you want to make your food more flavorful, then the Southwest Seasoning Spice Blend is what I would recommend. This blend enhances dishes like chicken, vegetables, pork, wild game, and beef.
  • This Copycat Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Honey Vinaigrette tastes just like the Chipotle restaurant salad dressing recipe and makes for a delicious Mexican-inspired salad.
  • Try it in the Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe. This delicious crockpot soup combines classic taco ingredients with the convenience of a slow cooker. This is a family win-win.

🍽 Serve with

  • This baked taco dip is so easy to make with taco-inspired layers starting with cream cheese and sour cream base, browned ground beef, salsa, shredded cheese, freshly diced tomatoes, and jalapenos! And, it's the perfect recipe to use your homemade taco seasoning mix with.
  • This Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce recipe is the dipping and dressing sauce of your dreams. It tastes amazing when it's drizzled on top of fresh tacos.
  • If you are looking for the perfect side dish to serve with your favorite Mexican recipes, look no further than this Southwestern Ranch Coleslaw. It's an amazing blend of fresh and tangy flavors.

📞 Chiacchierata (chat)

If you like tacos as much as we do, you'll love this recipe for homemade taco seasoning mix! It's super easy to make and tastes so much better than the store-bought variety. Plus, you can customize it to your liking by adding more or less of any of the spices.

Tutti a tavolo, è pronto!

Glass jar filled with Homemade Taco Seasoning plus spoon with a sampling.
There's no need to buy any other Mexican Spice Mix when we have our Homemade Taco Seasoning Miix .

This taco seasoning mix recipe is the perfect way to avoid a trip to the grocery store. And, the best thing is this recipe can be stored in your pantry for up to 6 months. One delicious batch will last you a while!

Tutti a tavola, è pronto!

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📝 Recipe Card

If you love tacos, but don't love the sodium- and preservative-packed mix from the store, you'll love this simple recipe for homemade taco seasoning. It only takes a few minutes to whip up, and it tastes just as good as the mix from your favorite Mexican restaurant.

Next time try making our Homemade Chipotles in Adobo Sauce. For spice and flavor we add it to sauces and soups. It tastes amazing!!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

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The Best Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

I can't believe how simple and delicious this homemade taco seasoning mix is! It only takes a few minutes to put together, but the flavor is far superior than anything from the store.
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Course: main course seasoning
Cuisine: Mexican, Mexican-American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 25kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
As An Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons Chili powder **see notes
  • 1 Tablespoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano use Mexican variety if available
  • 1 teaspoon Fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornmeal (optional, used as a thickener)
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Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix well with a whisk.
  • Pour into an air-tight container and store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1403IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

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