Ready to make your own homemade taco seasoning, so you know what ingredients are in it? In less than 5 minutes of time, you’ll have the easiest DIY taco seasoning recipe ever! This will put a whole new flavor on Taco Tuesdays from here on out!
We love having tacos. Not only are they fun to make and eat, but they’re crunchy, soft, or a combination of both as well. Taco recipes are great for people eating low carb because you can make a yummy taco bowl, too!
One thing that we noticed is that when we put together the ingredients for this easy taco seasoning recipe, we really do notice a taste difference. I never knew that those packaged seasonings in the store could potentially have MSG and other ingredients – so homemade is the best route for us!
Learn how to make your own taco seasoning in just a few simple steps! You’ll love having it on hand for when that taco craving hits!
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Why You’ll Love This Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Ready in less than 5 minute!
- Simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
- Easy to prep and make ahead to store for later use.
Being able to use our own taco seasoning adds such a fun twist to the recipe. It’s really good and such an awesome flavor enhancer.
DIY Taco Seasoning Ingredients
All you need are the following seasonings to make the perfect taco blend!
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Cayenne powder (omit if you don’t want heat)
Tools Needed for Taco Seasoning DIY
Mixing Bowl
Measuring Cups and Spoons
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Mason Jar for Storing
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How To Make This Taco Seasoning Recipe
Grab your simple seasonings and get to work making this easy DIY taco mix.
- Add all of your ingredients to a medium sized bowl. Mix well. Store in an airtight container, old spice container, or mason jar. Add to your favorite taco recipe!
Helpful Tips
- Make sure that you’re using fresh ingredients when making this seasoning. Older ingredients don’t have as much flavoring and that will affect the outcome as of the taco seasoning as well.
- It’s important that you store the seasoning in an airtight container with a lid. This will keep it as fresh as possible for as long as possible.
Recipe Variations
Here are some ingredient substitutions you may like to try instead!
Add heat – Some people like their tacos to be FIRE hot. If that’s the case, add hotter spices.
Smoked paprika – Give it a smoky flavor by using smoky flavored seasonings.
How important is cumin in taco seasoning?
It’s one of the main ingredients but it’s not a deal breaker if you don’t have it. You can also use smoked paprika in its place, too.
Is there MSG in taco seasoning?
Not when you make it homemade! We can’t vouch for the ones at the store but this easy DIY seasoning recipe is free of MSG.
What meats go well with this taco seasoning recipe?
You can add this to chicken, beef, pork, or a combination of all of them. If you’re a vegetarian, you can literally use these to season up the veggies easily, too!
How To Store Homemade Taco Seasoning
For the best results, use an airtight container with a lid or a mason jar with a lid. You can store it at room temperature on your spice shelf.
Can you freeze spices?
You bet. If you want to prep this and store it in the freezer, do so. Just make sure the container that you use is airtight. So, our suggestion would be to store it in a freezer-safe small Mason Jar container.
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Homemade Taco Seasoning
Equipment
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 3 ½ tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 ½ tablespoons onion powder
- 1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- Add all of your ingredients to a medium sized bowl. Mix well. Store in an airtight container, old spice container, or mason jar. Add to your favorite taco recipe!
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