Homemade Taco Seasoning

My family loves Mexican-inspired flavors.  This Homemade Taco Seasoning is easy to make and packs a lot of flavor.

Lately, I’ve been all about making my own seasoning blends.  I like that I can control what goes in to each blend.  I know that the spices and herbs are fresh and I can control how much salt (if any) is used.

One of the best things about making your own seasoning blends is that it’s a lot less expensive than store-bought blends.

This Homemade Taco Seasoning is perfect for recipes like:

• Baked Chicken Fajitas
• Mexican Fiesta Chicken
• Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Or you can use it in place of the taco seasoning packets you get at the grocery store.  Simply add 2-3 tablespoons of the homemade seasoning blend and 2/3 cups of water to one pound of browned ground beef and simmer for 3-4 minutes.

I also add a tablespoon or so to bottled ranch salad dressing to make a Tex-Mex inspired salad.

This seasoning is so versatile.  The possibilities are endless!

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• Sheet Pan Fajitas
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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Sauces, Seasonings, Dressings

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: seasoning, taco

Servings: 1 cup

Author: Christina Hitchcock

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

• Combine all spices in a small bowl
• Store in an air-tight container for up to 4 months

• Want to scale a recipe up or down? Simply type in a new serving amount and the recipe will automatically adjust! 
• When a recipe call for House Seasoning Blend, you can use this recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.  
• I always use unsalted butter in my recipes.
• I always use a meat thermometor to test for doneness when cooking meat.  This one is my favorite.  
• When a recipe is made in the oven, it should be pre-heated to the temperature in the recipe, unless otherwise noted.
• The nutritional information provided in this recipe is an estimate.  Learn more on how I calculate nutritional information for my recipes.