An easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe ready in just 5 minutes! The combination of spices and herbs comes together to give you the ultimate taco seasoning mix recipe.

Use the seasoning when making homemade beef tacos, or a taco salad, and even chicken fajitas

Taco seasonings recipe in a container with the lid next to it.

Homemade Taco Seasoning –

We always have a batch of homemade taco seasoning on hand! The combination of flavors from the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, pepper flakes, and cumin gives you this delicious taco seasoning with a slight kick.

This homemade version is so easy, fast, and healthier than buying pre-packaged taco seasoning at the store.

Homemade seasonings contain fewer additives and are much cheaper than store-bought seasoning. Our chicken seasoning and the cajun seasoning are a must-try as well!
Homemade taco seasoning recipe in a white bowl laid out in lines.

Taco Seasoning Ingredients –

All you need to make this seasoning blend is just a few basic spices you most likely already have on hand.

  • Chili powder – You want to use classic chili powder, but you can also use organic chili powder, dark chili powder, or hot Mexican-style chili powder.
  • Paprika – We like to use the standard ground paprika but you can also use smoked paprika or sweet paprika.
  • Onion powder – The onion powder brings you extra flavor!
  • Garlic powder – Garlic powder because you can never go wrong with garlic!
  • Cumin – Ground cumin is going to give you the depth of flavor.
  • Oregano – You want to use dried oregano leaves or ground oregano. If you are going to use less if you use ground oregano.
  • Red pepper flakes – This is for heat! You can adjust the number of red pepper flakes going in depending on your desired heat level!
  • Salt & pepper – Enhanced flavor.
CHEF’S TIP– You can adjust the amount to change the flavor and the heat level in your blend.
A spoon full of homemade taco seasoning.

How to Make Taco Seasoning –

Have this spice blend ready to go in just 5 minutes!

  • In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the seasoning blend.
  • Add to a jar or seasoning tins for homemade seasonings.
  • Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions –

If a recipe calls for 1 packet of taco seasoning how much homemade seasoning do I use?

In a store-bought packet, there are 2 Tbsps of seasoning.

How long will this be seasoning last?

If you store it in a spice container in a dry area it will last up to 6 months.

If there is salt in the blend do, I still need to salt my dish?

Since there already is salt in this seasoning you do not have to add salt.

How much seasoning do I use for 1 pound of meat?

For one pound of meat, you want to use about 2 Tbsps of seasoning or to taste.

Taco seasoning in a metal tin jar.

How to use Homemade Seasoning –

The possibilities are endless in ways to use this seasoning! There are so many Mexican-inspired dishes that call for taco seasoning. Here are some of our favorite ways to use this seasoning blend:

  • Taco meats – The most popular way to use this seasoning is in taco meat! We love using it in our EASY taco meat recipe.
  • Tacos – You can use this seasoning in ALL tacos from classic tacos to shrimp tacos!
  • Salad – The herb mixture is great in Mexican corn salad or in taco salad.
  • Chicken – Use this seasoning when making air fryer chicken for a kick!
  • Fajitas – We like to add this seasoning to our shrimp fajitas or steak fajitas.
  • Dips – When making taco dip, this seasoning mixture is perfect for it.
  • Bowls – This seasoning is perfect when making taco bowls, we even love adding it to our chicken quinoa bowl.
  • Soup – We love using the blend in our taco soup recipe!

Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

Author: Valentina
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5 from 9 votes
Easy basic homemade taco seasoning recipe. Ground chili powder with paprika, onion and garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients for the taco seasonings.
  • Place in an airtight container. Use as needed.

Nutrition

30kcal Calories6g Carbs1g Protein1g Fat1g Saturated Fat946mg Sodium151mg Potassium3g Fiber1g Sugar1765IU Vitamin A1mg Vitamin C34mg Calcium2mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 946mg41%
Potassium 151mg4%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 1765IU35%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)