I used to be a “seasoning packet” junkie. Store-bought packets of taco seasoning seemed so easy. But really, if you have a decently stocked spice cabinet, making your own homemade taco seasoning takes just a few minutes and costs less. I’ve experimented with different combinations of spices for taco seasoning over the years and I think I’ve found the winner! One batch of this super tasty homemade taco seasoning is roughly equal to one store-bought packet and it’s 10 times more flavorful. You can even mix up big batches of it and store it pre-mixed in an air-tight container for quick use later!
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Why make homemade taco seasoning?
While it’s easy to just buy a pre-made mix, you can control the ingredients, freshness, and flavor of your homemade taco seasoning. So if you like your tacos extra smoky, go ahead and add more smoked paprika! Need low sodium? Mix up your own taco seasoning and use less salt. You have all the control when you make your own!
What’s in Taco Seasoning?
This homemade taco seasoning recipe has just seven simple ingredients that you probably have in your pantry right now! Taco seasoning is made with:
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Ground cumin
- Cayenne pepper
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
Taco Seasoning Variations
Here are a few substitutions and add-ins you can use to customize your taco seasoning to fit your budget and supplies:
- Smoked Paprika – I really think the smoked paprika made the flavor of this seasoning pop, but if you can’t get it, you can use regular paprika in its place.
- Garlic Powder and Onion Powder – When I make taco meat I generally am also adding a diced onion and a clove or two of minced garlic, so I didn’t include any garlic powder or onion powder in this mix. If you prefer not to use fresh onion and garlic in your recipe, you can add 1/4 tsp garlic powder and 1/4 tsp onion powder to the recipe below.
- Low Sodium – Feel free to reduce the salt content to meet your sodium needs. Keep in mind that salt does help make other flavors pop, so the taco seasoning might not be as vibrant with less sodium.
- Make it mild – If heat isn’t your jam, simply reduce or eliminate the cayenne pepper. You’ll also want to make sure you’re using a mild chili powder. The heat level of chili powder can vary from brand to brand.
- Cornstarch – If you like your taco meat to have a slightly saucy consistency, add 1/2 tsp of cornstarch to your spice mix and add 1/3 cup water to your taco meat or beans when you add the spices. The water and cornstarch will create a nice taco-flavored sauce to coat the meat or beans.
How to Use Taco Seasoning
Brown the ground meat first, then add one batch of the taco seasoning recipe below and continue to sauté for about two minutes more to toast the spices. For beans, simply add the spices and heat through. If you plan to use this taco seasoning for whole chicken breasts, simply sprinkle the taco seasoning over the entire surface of the chicken breast, then cook in a skillet until browned on the outside and cooked through. You can also use it to season potatoes or chicken before roasting.
How Much Taco Seasoning to Use
This taco seasoning can be used in any recipe in place of one store-bought taco seasoning packet, which will season approximately one pound of ground beef, turkey, or chicken, or about 3 cups of cooked beans. The recipe below makes approximately 2 Tbsp of seasoning, so if you plan to scale the recipe up to make the seasoning in bulk, use about 2 tablespoons of seasoning for every one pound of meat.
More Uses for Taco Seasoning
This simple taco seasoning can be used to season any type of meat, seafood, or vegetables. Here are a few recipes that use taco seasoning to inspire you:
How to Store Homemade Taco Seasoning
As with any dried herb or spice, this taco seasoning should be stored in an air-tight container and away from heat and direct sunlight. The lifespan of this seasoning will vary depending on the freshness of the herbs and spices you used to make this seasoning blend. Rather than going “bad”, dried herbs and spices slowly lose their flavor and potency over time, so for best results it’s recommended to use them within one year.
Note: I use a flat cost estimate for herbs and spices because they’re just too hard to measure and weigh such small quantities, so this cost is purely an estimate. I generally estimate ten cents for every teaspoon of an herb or spice, unless it’s a particularly expensive item. For salt, I generally estimate half that. So, take the cost of this recipe with a grain of salt (pun intended).
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Servings 1 recipeIngredients
- 1 Tbsp chili powder ($0.30)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika ($0.10)
- 1 tsp cumin ($0.10)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ($0.02)
- 1/2 tsp oregano ($0.05)
- 1/2 tsp salt ($0.05)
- 1/2 tsp 15 cranks fresh black pepper ($0.05)
Instructions
- Combine everything in a small bowl and stir until evenly mixed. Use immediately, or store in an air-tight container, away from heat and sunlight, until ready to use.
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Absolutely disgusting and inedible
No need for trolling here, Shannon. Her recipes and explanations are fail proof.
You changed the recipe. I was coming back to this to share with someone. I’ll just use my copy of the old one.
Is that for 1 lb of buger?
That’s correct!
My tacos were bomb ๐ Thank you ๐
Another keeper!
Trying tonight since we forgot taco seasoning packets lol
Thank you for helping us out โค๏ธ
I always appreciate a recipe that I can use regularly.
Smells great making taco soup for kidney patient no salt.Hope it gives good flavor
Thanks she likes spice.
Yum! Have used this on ground beef and chicken, for tacos, burritos, burrito bowls etc. The cayenne pepper is easily adjustable for spice level.
This was VERY spicy, and I usually enjoy spice! Iโm not sure if it was the chili powder I used or what. It was good though, just needs to be paired with a heaping dollop of sour cream and a glass of water.
I have made this so many times I wanted to leave a review finally because I love it! I usually scale it 4 or 5 times and fill up an empty seasoning bottle for future meals since I make tacos often. The only adjustment I make is her placing half the cayenne with chipotle powder to up the smokiness. I also add the onion and garlic powders even though I include fresh onion and garlic in my tacos because I like a LOT of flavor.
I’m using this in my supper tonight. Smells delicious. No packet taco seasoning so I decided to give this a try. Perfect thank you so much. Teri
Absolutely balanced and full of delicious flavor!
I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out perfect
I absolutely love how you break it down into how much it costs to actually make it. Perfect amount of heat for my daughter. She actually helped make it. I’m all for cooking on a budget. Thank you this valuable information.
I LOVED IT! THANKS FOR SHARING THIS ๐
That was amazing!
Thanks for the seasoning recipe how about how much beef and tomato sauce and how about the whole recipe?
Do I need to double this recipe for 5lb of ground beef?
I typically use this amount for just one pound of meat, so if you’re cooking 5 lbs. I would make a 5x batch. If you just change the “1” in the servings field in the recipe card below it will auto adjust all the ingredient amounts for you. :)
Excellent! No more “package stuff” again! Thanks.
The taco seasoning was excellent. Thanks for sharing
Definitely yummy but be warned, if you donโt like spice it is very spicy, my partner loves it but it burns my face off
Never buying store bought seasoning again! This is so flavourful, plus I love that I can control the salt. Thank you!
I’ve used the chili and taco mix. They are the best flavor.
Taco seasoning is the best by far. Especially adding smoked paprika. I made with bison ground meat. Was delicious!!
Tonight I was asked why I only made a little pan for taco night.? I always use 5 lbs of hamburger. So I would say my family loved the new taco season. Thank you! Keep them coming lol
Do you add water???
I do not add water. :)
Couldn’t find the email spot above,recipe is dead on yummy
Great flavor!
I just used a packaged store bought mix. It had no flavor or kick. What a waste of time and money… Never again. I will use your recipe next time. Also signed up for your newsletter.
Thank you.
I would check with your spices then, as I use this often and definitely has flavor. They could be old and need to be replaced :)
Davan, reread their comment. They stated the store bought has no flavor. And will therefore use her recipe next time lol. This recipe is great. My go to. Thanks a bunch!
Trying tonight!
I learning how to make homemade Taco Seasoning fr.Christina Wright
This was yummy.
A taco seasoning without onion powder. Amazing! My boyfriend is in Heaven (onions make his stomach hurt). Smells so good too. I made a 4x batch tonight. Canโt wait to use it.
Still one of my favorite taco seasoning recipes when I run out of packets!
Better and cheaper then package
Yummmmmmm
So much better then the packets.
I ran out of package mix while preparing dinner, so I tried this recipe. My family was in awe, they said the taco meat was the best Iโd ever prepared, everyone went back for 2nds & 3rds. I donโt buy package mix any more, I keep this on hand. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.
Can I just say that 1. I have used the recipe SO many times, thank you for it! and 2. Thank you for providing pepper amount in cranks as well lol.
I donโt add any garlic and onion and it is a wonderful low fodmap seasoning option! My daughter likes it better than packaged mixes. Thanks so much for this.
I made this to go with black bean quesadillas and it was very tasty and easy to do. I also felt like a real cook, making this sort of thing from scratch!
Beth,ย
This is the third Christmas that I am making an 8x batch of your taco seasoning for my family, they always request it. My grandkids send me photos of how they use it, I always put it in a cute jar.ย
Thank you, Beth
That is so cool!! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. :)
Great taco seasoning! Most of the taco seasoning sold in the grocery store has MSG and gives me a terrible headache. I love that I can make my own.
My husband and I go through a ton of this, I make a 24x batch at a time now so I don’t have to make it every other week. Super tasty and easy!
could you perhaps include a metric converter switch for the website?
My boyfriend has a severe onion allergy but loves tacos! This recipe was a lifesaver! Now I make this in bulk and store it. Everyone in my house loves it and it is so much cheaper and SO easy!
I absolutely love this recipe! I use it all the time and have never bought another packet of seasoning again.ย
Just back here for the millionth time to get this recipe to use for quesadillas as it never sticks in my head. ๐
Finally just going to write it down and stick it to the fridge, so thought it was time to give you the rating you deserve!
Thank you so much for this great recipe and the black bean quesadillas โค๏ธ
My family loved this recipeโฆ. we are cooking at home much more as of late, due to “social distancing.” I used this with ground turkey and my kids loved it; my middle one said its his new favorite recipe. Thanks!
How do I know how much of the mix to use for one pound or 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef?
In the text portion of the post (preceding the actual recipe/instructions) it is indicated that one batch of the combined ingredients is equivalent to a commercial packet of taco seasoning. The commentary also mentions using one recipe to season one pound of ground meat – beef, turkey, chicken – or three cups of canned beans.
I thought it was a great recipe. My family loved it. I will never buy the packaged spice mix again!
No flavor whatsoever. Def not “authentic.”
Really enjoyed this recipe, but had to rate it 4 stars instead of 5 to show that not all of my reviews are five stars, and also, that although this is a really delicious, economical meal, it does not closely resembled tacos in my Canadian imagination :P It reminds me more of the “fish tacos” they sell at patio restaurants in the summer (also delicious, but not tacos in my opinion … but what do I know about real Mexican food? :D) This recipe has lots of plus factors though: good for the wallet, good for the planet, really easy to prepare lots and freeze some for later, and a great fresh taste due to the pico de gallo and sour cream. Tastes like more!
Oops – this was a supposed to be a review for the lentil tacos, not the seasoning! My bad! (As an aside, I made the seasoning as directed and found it quite a “normal” taco spice level … maybe it depends on how old your chili pepper and cayenne are?
โChili powderโ is a mixture of cayenne (hot pepper), cumin and garlic powder, and the recipe calls for these spices except cayenne And chili powder. Any reason why?
A lot of chili powder blends that are on the shelves have mild red chiles as the base, not cayenne, so they have little to no heat. Then I add extra spices to kick up the flavor. If I were to make this blend with cayenne as the base it would burn your tongue off. ๐ Plain ground mild red chile pepper is next to impossible to find and whole red chiles aren’t readily available across the whole country, so this is an easy way to make it with ingredients that are easy to find everywhere.
Thanks, Beth– I actually came to the comments specifically to find out whether you’d already answered this question.
The very first thing I noticed about this recipe was that it called for chili powder (ground chiles + cumin + garlic powder + oregano) + cumin + garlic powder + oregano + other stuff. That was enough to make me question whether the “chili powder” was a typo and I should actually be using “chile powder” (ground whole chiles), and there was no further mention. For people like me with easy access to a variety of dried whole chiles, it would be nice if the ingredients list and the description both confirmed that you do indeed mean “chili powder”. Giving the explanation you gave in this comment reply would help that make sense, and help prevent some of us from second-guessing or misinterpreting!
No frills mix that will completely replace the old taco seasoning packet any day of the week. Just made a simple batch of beef tacos and it is much more flavorful than any store bought taco seasoning. A staple blend in our house! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Nikki!
Great Recipe! I used it with ground turkey and I didn’t hear any complaining this time :)
Wanting different recipes help me establish something new that am trying too do I wanna start my own Taco and Nacho Business can’t just base off one Idea of recipes so I will really need it so whatever I get everything all together will have different suggestions
I like chipotle in mine. Current version I have is a chipotle and roasted garlic. I think it is by McCormick. I used it for about everything.
Excellent recipe! I didnโt have seasoning in the cabinet but had all ingredients so I decided to give it a try. So happy I did because I will never buy Old El Paso again. I added garlic powder and a bit of cornstarch. Amazing!
Thank you, the article really helped me when making tacos because it was easy to understand and followed at home. I waited for other food articles
Iโm one who uses package mixย
I ran out of them. So yours was second
Read it had it all but cumin. Followed your lead & fabulous. Thank u
ย ย Iโll save this recipe.
Anther great recipe! I used this with veggie crumbles (Morningstar) and it was fabulous. I made it just as directed with the added cornstarch.
Hi Beth, I love your recipes, photos and stories. Great recipe; thanks!
I’ve tried several diy taco seasoning and this is hands down the best I’ve come across i. The fews I’ve been making my own seasoning. Very flavorful.
Love this recipe! Been using it for years at this point. I usually triple it and store it already made in a jar and just add a few spoonfuls as I make taco meat. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Nice! I realised that about 3/4 of the mix should of been stored in a sealed container for later use after I used the entire amount in my recipe. Oooh, hot, hot…So glad I had some cucumber & yoghurt plus banana & coconut on hand to use as condiments. Not exactly the the best option for a taco / mexican dish but in a weird way it worked, Thank you, Quiet memorable really.
Excellent recipe. I omitted the oregano and it is still delish. Great idea adding the cornstarch to the dry mix!
Just made this! Perfect heat. I did add onion and garlic powder to the mix. Wish I could do 1lb..lol I made it for 4lbs. As I have 2 boys at 17,20. So yes it is good. Will definitely be making a big batch soon. Great job!
I’ve never bought a packet of seasoning again after trying this! Easily my most-used BB recipe. Thanks Beth!!
Meant my “thank you” to have 5 five stars, somehow it posted only 4. Sorry!
Absolutely wonderful! Want to make jars of as gifts for my family. Will also add the cornstarch. On the label how much taco seasoning for a pound of meat?
One batch as written is good for one pound of meat. :)
Thank you. If I have multiple batches in each jar, how much will ย they use for one pound of beef? 1T or more? Thanks again!
About 2 Tbsp. The recipe below is what I use for one pound ground beef, and it’s about 2 Tbsp total volume. :)
Thanks again, Beth! Can’t wait to hear the raves from my family! I have also given the young adults you cookbook, also happy recipients. Going forward they can make their own seasoning mix.
I am going to try this.I will let you know.
Great flavor but dry!!! How much water should i be adding???
Iโd like to know this also! It sounds delicious!
Beth has you use this mix in specific recipes (e.g. the heart quesadillas which are soo good), it’s not a standalone recipe
Thanks! This has the perfect amount of heat for me. ย I added it to chick peas, onion, and sweet potato using the corn and zucchini tacos for inspiration. Added shredded iceberg for crunch and cashew cilantro sauce,. Vegan and delicious. ย
I like that there is no sugar in the recipe, as the store bought packages contain sugar. Also, I substituted arrow root powder for the cornstarch to make it Paleo friendly.
If chili powder is often a mix of the spices you have listed to mix in, why mix in more?
Because it’s easy to find this chili powder blend, but not easy to find plain mild chilis ground to a powder. :)
Ooh, Beth do you reckon it would work well if I just blended up some chiles (e.g. poblanos)? I’m in NZ and “chili powder” doesn’t exist here like it does in the states (“chili powder” from the supermarket is really hot, like powdered cayenne pepper)
I think it would still be pretty good, but it would probably depend a lot on what type of chiles you’re using, since that’s the main ingredient in the mix. I don’t have any experience using dried chiles, unfortunately, so I can’t give any good advice in that area. :(
Yea nah donโt use chilli powder from the supermarket, sitting here sweating, especially in this heat ๐
The store bought taco seasonings contain “wheat starch” not corn starch
How much do I use per lb of ground beef if I’m making basic tacos and trying to substitute this for a typical taco seasoning packet? Thanks!
I use one batch of the recipe per pound of ground beef (or a mix of half ground beef half beans). Think of it as a substitute for one of the pre-measured taco seasoning packets that you can buy in the store (if you’ve ever used those).
I made it, just can’t find the directions, how much to use, add Tom. Sauce? Water? How much of each?
Why isn’t this in the app? It is one of the BB recipes I have to look up the most.ย
We’re still getting new recipes ready to add to the app. There will be many more than the original 100 that the app started with.
How would I tweak this to make it the equivalent of a mild taco seasoning packet? I am a huge wimp when it comes to spice!
Leave out the cayenne pepper and make sure the chili powder you are using is mild. I like McCormick brand.
It’s a delicious alternative to what’s in stores, plus you can use organic ingredients for a fraction of the price of prepackaged organic mixes. And the piece de resistance, you can avoid the sugar that is in every prepackaged mix I’ve ever seen. Thank you!!
How is it possible that this recipe only has a few reviews; it’s PHENOMENAL!! It’s all we use!ย
I’ve been using this recipe for several years now, and make a “bulk batch” to keep stored in an old salsa jar. It’s so easy for anyone in my house to quickly season anything from tacos to chicken, even a vegetable dip!
Thank You for posting this simple, economical recipe! This Taco Seasoning was fantastic! The only modification I made was to up the sea salt to 1 tsp. I also added 1 TSP each of granulated onion & granulated garlic. I always keep smoked paprika and non-GMO corn starch on hand so this recipe was a perfect fit for me!
I made a Taco bar and Spanish Rice w/Black Beans and corn tonite. I used exactly 1 1/2 TBLS. of taco seasoning for 1 1/2lbs. ground chuck and used 2 TSP of the taco seasoning in my diced tomato mixture for the Spanish Rice w/Black Beans and Corn. Both came out fantastic!! No more chemical & GMO laden taco “seasoning” packets for me! Thanks for this winner!
I use this constantly but never rated it for some reason. This is a perfect blend, vastly superior to store-bought mixes–though I suppose that depends on how fresh your spices are. Still, no one is going to miss the preservatives of the MSG-related flavorings found in commercial brands.
I’ve used multiple recipes to replace store-bought taco seasoning. This is the one I keep coming back to.
Thanks so much for your various seasoning mix recipes. They are my go-to and have been for a long while.
I was at the store looking at seasoning packets and was appalled at the chemicals they put in there! Then I thought, I bet Budget Bytes girl has a recipe for taco seasoning. Came home and whipped this up for our taco dinner, so good! Thanks for another great, cheap, easy recipe!
This is the best Taco Seasoning!! Plus it works really well as just a general seasoning on any food. We always keep a jar of this on hand.
This is an outstanding taco seasoning! And a tenth of the price I used to pay for the name brand thingie at the grocery store and ten times better!
As someone already mentioned, make a larger batch and store in an empty spice container.
Quick, easy, and delicious – this is much tastier than a packet.
This is my go to taco seasoning. The only adjustment I make is reducing the sodium. It’s perfect!
Is the measured amount of seasoning in the recipe for 1 lb of beef? Also, when do you add the seasoning? Thanks!
It should be enough for one pound of beef. I usually brown the beef in a skillet first, then drain fat off if needed. Then add the seasoning and maybe a few tablespoons of water and simmer for a couple minutes more.
I know this is only semi-related to the recipe, but my trick to draining the fat from the ground beef is to push (and pack) all the cooked GB to the side of the pan that has the handle. Then I prop up the pan using a 4″ to 5″ tall pepper mill (the cap on top of the mill should fit in to the hole in the handle of the pan), and let the fat drain to the other end of the pan. Once the drainage appears to be winding down, if it’s a lot of liquid, I take a serving spoon and spoon it in to an empty milk jug. The rest I soak up with a paper towel.
BAM. Nicely drained ground beef.
Does this seasoning mix work well with chicken? I usually see packages of taco seasoning separated for chicken and beef… so I was curious.
Yep, you can use it for either. :)
Thank you – this is a great seasoning to have in the cupboard.
Do you add water to the seasoned ground beef when you make tacos?
You can add a little to help rehydrate the spices, if you wish, but I usually don’t. If you do, add about 2 tbsp to 1/4 cup and make sure it cooks long enough to evaporate off. I find that beef has enough moisture in it to help rehydrate the spices, so I don’t add any more.
I love this recipe! How much fresh garlic and onion would you recommend to compliment this recipe for 1 lb. of ground beef, for say, tacos, etc.?
Thanks!
I usually use about one small onion and two cloves of garlic per one pound beef. :)
Sorry to necro an old thread, but I just made a batch (minus the salt), added half a jar of chunky medium salsa, and after simmering the whole lot, dumped a cup of leftover Kraft mac n’ cheese I made the other day. Ta-da- spicy macaroni! Granted, it turned out to be “kinda like chili with some macaroni tossed in”, so I’ll make this with a whole box next time…or add garlic and beans to make a proper vegetarian chili. Thanks Beth!
SO GOOD. This can be so easily tweaked for preference (we like our seasoning really hot) and the spices you like best. We use this ALL the time now! Thank you!!
I use ancho chile powder for the chile powder. I always make my tacos with ground turkey.
I also used this as a spice rub for grilled pork chops and they came out great.
Hi Beth,
I know you posted this recipe over a year ago, but any chance you could cover briefly what the ingredients are in the “chili powder” you used? I don’t think we have anything exactly like it over here, and some stuff online suggests the American “chili powder blend” (which is what you seem to mean) typically contains garlic and onion powder?
Thanks.
Well, the label isn’t too specific (unfortunately). It says: chili pepper, spices, salt, silicon dioxide, and garlic. I think the bulk of it is mild red chiles and that’s what gives it that deep red color. I’m surprised it says salt, because it doesn’t taste salty at all. If you can find mild chili powder (made of just mild chiles), I think that would be a reasonable substitute.
Thanks, that’s very helpful.
I make my own chili powder by toasting dried chiles (some combo of anchos, pasillas, and chipotle moritas). Then I grind them in a coffee grinder. It’s much better than the commercial stuff.
A great website. Thank you! I used the taco seasoning in the Hearty Black Bean Quesadilla recipe. A tablespoon of chilli powder was a bit much for our kiwi taste buds. Had my family running for the ice cream. Nice recipe otherwise :)
Glad you liked it! I think what people in other countries call “chili powder” is what we call cayenne pepper, which might be why it was so hot! Chili powder here is a blend of mild chilis, cumin, and sometimes other spices. So, that might have been why your tongue was on fire! :)
I knew you’d have this on your blog. So glad I checked here first ;) It’s a taco soup night!
Out of corn starch, so I subbed about an equal amount of cocoa powder. Yum! (If making a bigger batch, would use 1/2 cornstarch & 1/2 cocoa… To get the cocoa flavor and cornstarch properties).
Anonymous – One batch of this would be enough for one pound of beef. Some have even said that they’ve used less and it was still good! :)
How much water should I add per pound of beef? And would this amount be right for just 1 lb ?
I’d start with about 1/4 teaspoon of each garlic and onion powder. That should be good!
How much Onion Powder and Garlic Powder would you recommend using?
For fresh mix, use masa harina as the thickener. Adds a little corn taste. =)
Thanks for the ideas to keep the mix in an old cleaned out spice jar.
Finally a recipe that doesn’t have garlic powder and onion powder. I like to use the real stuff.
I made a 9x batch and it fits perfectly in an empty garlic powder container.
how much is it
I bought a cheese shaker to keep my taco seasoning in and just shake what I want into the recipe. You can add as little or as much as you want to suit your tastes. I have doubled this recipe for my jar so I am not making it all the time.
Mom: Uh oh. It’s taco night and I don’t have seasoning…
Me: Budget bytes has a taco seasoning recipe!
So good.
Thank you for sharing this. Used this to make chicken tacos today.
I like adding a bit of baking cocoa powder to my mix, it adds a really nice depth of flavor.
yay! thank you!
I LOVE your blog! Thank you for all the fabulous money saving recipes you post!
Brilliant! I love this! Worked like a treat. Now for a fajita mix, please.
I’m so glad you experimented and figured this out…I always have these ingredients in bulk (well…haven’t found bulk smoked paprika but I always have a little bottle of that) but when I try to do my own taco seasoning it ends up tasting like my chili seasoning. Can’t wait to try it.
Ashley
I just use one batch like I would one envelope of taco seasoning from the store. Although, most people are responding that it was a bit much, so maybe half a batch is good enough for most!
How much do you use though..? Last time I made this, I blew my mouth out but I did add the whole mix with 1 cup of water..
Thank you for this recipe, it was so good and so much better than the packets! I didn’t have any paprika, so I just threw in an extra teaspoon of chili powder. I used it in your quesadilla recipe and it was awesome.
I’ve been making a similar recipe for years. Try adding garlic and onion powder.
I really like adding the corn starch as it gives a more “cohesive” element. :)
Most homemade taco seasonings have WAY too much cumin for me. I like just a hint to get the smoky flavor. So 1 tsp of cumin… count me in! Can’t wait to give it a try!