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Easy Taco Seasoning

March 5, 2019 by Sandy 12 Comments

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Homemade Easy Taco Seasoning recipe has common spices that, when combined, make the best tasting taco spice blend. It is easier to make homemade spice blends than you might think. It can be budget friendly to make your own seasoning blends. This homemade Taco Seasoning recipe will replace the packet from the store with the preservatives in it.

Easy Taco Seasoning in a small glass jar some spilled on white surface with small silver measuring spoon

 
Originally published 8/6/17

Make Your Own Taco Seasoning

Have you ever been in the middle of making a recipe that calls for taco seasoning, and you realize that you don't have one of those little packets? Me too.

So what I used to do was just toss some spices into the pot and hoped it would come out okay. It usually did, but it would have been easier and faster to have a taco flavored seasoning blend already on hand.

Making taco flavored seasoning from scratch only takes a few minutes to mix up, so it's very doable to make it at the last minute.

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How Much Does This Recipe Make?

This homemade Taco Seasoning recipe makes about a half a cup, so you will have plenty on hand. You'll get about 3 'packets worth' from this recipe (2 Tbsp equals 1 packet).
I like to make a double batch as I use taco seasoning a lot.

I like to store this in a glass mason jar so it stays fresher longer. But really I use it so often it doesn't have time to go bad!

Why is There Corn Starch in Taco Seasoning?

• I use corn starch because it helps to keep the taco seasoning spices from clumping.
• It is also a thickening agent.
• Corn starch also serves as a dispersant of the finer spices to achieve better, more uniform coverage.
• You can omit it or try using potato starch or another fine starch, such as arrowroot.

Here are Some Recipes That Use a Taco Spice Blend

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
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Instant Pot Taco Soup
Instant Pot Taco Pie
Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

You can use this taco spice blend with any meat that you want that taco taste on. You can also use it to make a creamy taco flavored salad dressing, or in a meatloaf or even in hamburger!

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Easy Taco Seasoning in small glass jar with some spilled on white background with small silver measuring spoon
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Easy Taco Seasoning
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Easy Taco Seasoning uses spices you already have. Tastes like the packet and no preservatives!

Course: Spices
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: homemade seasoning, spice blends
Servings: 4 ounces
Calories: 15 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
Ingredients
  • 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 3 ½ teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (more or less to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Corn Starch
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

  2. Transfer to an air-tight container. I like to use mason jars.

Recipe Notes

This Easy Taco Seasoning recipe is fairly low sodium. If you want a little more salt, add an sdditional 1 teaspoon to the recipe.

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  1. Oana

    July 20, 2019 at 8:27 pm

    Hi. Is this taco seasoning recipe spicy? My son loves tacos but he doesn't like them spicy ?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      July 21, 2019 at 11:14 am

      It is a little spicy. Just omit the cayenne pepper and it won't be spicy.

      Reply
  2. Wendy

    April 15, 2019 at 11:14 am

    What brand of Chili powder do you use as this is already seasoned, with garlic, salt etc. would like it as reference for the other ingredients, if it is a single ground Chile powder, which type of Chile is it?

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    • Sandy

      April 15, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      Hi Wendy, it's Chili powder, not Chile powder. However, you can use a single chile powder, and adjust to the heat level you like.

      Reply
  3. Deb

    April 15, 2018 at 9:04 am

    Why the corn starch? Is there a substitute?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      April 15, 2018 at 9:39 am

      Corn starch helps to keep it from clumping, is a thickening agent, and also serves as a dispersant of the finer spices so as to achieve better, more uniform coverage. You can omit it or try using potato starch or another fine starch, such as arrowroot.

      Reply
      • Deb

        April 15, 2018 at 2:41 pm

        Thank you for the prompt reply! I will try potato starch. I'm making this and your IP taco pie tonight for the first time. Yum.

      • Sandy

        April 15, 2018 at 3:01 pm

        You're welcome! I hope you enjoy them, Deb!

  4. Cassidy

    March 31, 2018 at 3:27 pm

    Hi Sandy! I'm a huge fan of your Instant Pot Salsa Chicken recipe. My boyfriend's dad used to make something similar in a crock pot but once I got an instant pot I needed a different recipe. Anyhow, is there a specific small mason jar you like to put this seasoning in?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      March 31, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      Hi Cassidy! I use the 4 oz Mason, Kerr, or Ball jars that are used for canning. If I make a double or triple batch I use the pint sized jars. I'm so glad that you like the Salsa Chicken!

      Reply
  5. Ava

    January 26, 2018 at 7:47 am

    How much taco seasoning to use on 1 lb. ground beef for tacos?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      January 26, 2018 at 10:10 am

      Hi Ava! Start with 2 1/2 Tbsp. Then after is soaks in, and you have stirred it, taste and add a little more to your taste. Remember, this recipe is lower in sodium than the store bought. Thank you for your question!

      Reply

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