By: Becky Hardin
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Taco Seasoning is an easy way to add some flavor to your recipes. This homemade taco seasoning recipe is a special blend of spices that is just perfect for making tacos, casseroles, or any Mexican-inspired dish. Make your own taco seasoning mix in minutes, and keep it on hand for taco night or weeknight dinners!
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Homemade Taco Seasoning is an easy way to add some spice to your life. This flavorful seasoning mix is perfect for tacos, fajitas, casseroles, and more!
I’m sure you all know by now that I LOVE tacos, and any kind of Tex Mex dish. I’ve made tons of taco, queso, and enchilada recipes, and none of them would be complete without taco seasoning! It’s that special ingredient that adds an extra kick to every dish.
This Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is so flavorful! It’s the perfect blend of spices that perfectly complements every Mexican dish. Of course it’s exactly what you need for Taco Night, but it’s an important ingredients for all kinds of recipes too.
This homemade taco seasoning recipe is a mix of chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, red peppers, and more has just the right amount of spice.
Make your own taco seasoning mix to keep on hand for easy weeknight dinners. There’s no need to buy it at the store with a recipe this simple!
This easy Taco Seasoning recipe is the perfect blend of spices! Use it in tacos, enchiladas, dips, soups, and more.
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Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Why go for a store-bought mix when you can easily make your own taco seasoning at home?! Blend your favorite spices together, store the mix in a glass spice jar (or any airtight container you have), and you can keep this homemade taco seasoning recipe for up to 6 months.
This recipe makes about 1/2 cup of seasoning, so you can make more as you need it, or make a larger batch all at once. In just a few minutes, you’ve got a flavorful taco seasoning mix ready to go!
What’s in Taco Seasoning?
This taco seasoning recipe is my favorite blend of spices and seasonings. These ingredients mix together to create the perfect taste with just the right amount of spice.
This easy homemade taco seasoning mix gives the most amazing flavor to taco meats, casseroles, dips, and more.
Taco Seasoning Recipe Ingredients:
- Ancho Chili Powder
- Ground Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Dried Oregano
- Smoked Paprika
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Salt & Pepper
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How to Make Taco Seasoning at Home
Not sure how to make taco seasoning at home? Well this is the easiest part of all! To make your own taco seasoning mix, all you have to do is blend a few spices together in a bowl.
Yes, that is literally all it takes! This homemadeseasoning blend is super simple, but super delicious. I just love it so much! Be sure to watch the video to see the process!
Favorite Tex Mex Recipes using Taco Seasoning
This homemade taco seasoning mix can be used in so many ways; the sky is the limit! Use it in tacos, fajitas, casseroles, dips, soups…it may be called TACO seasoning, but it doesn’t have to stop at tacos. This blend of spices works with so many recipes.
Of course, I use this seasoning mix for all of my taco meats, and in a lot of my Tex Mex dishes too. Here are some of my favorite recipes that call for taco seasoning!
Recipes using Homemade Taco Seasoning
You’d be surprised how often you can use taco seasoning if you make it at home! We use it all the time and are always coming up with new ways to season our favorite foods.
See All Mexican Recipes
And of course, if you want more taco recipes, check out the full Guide to Taco Night!
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This homemade taco seasoning recipe will blow you away! It adds so much flavor to your dishes AND it’s super easy to make. There’s no reason not to make your own taco seasoning with this simple recipe. And try making homemade taco sauce too, for even more flavor to add to your favorite Mexican dishes.
And of course, if you want more taco recipes, check out our collection of best taco recipes.
More Homemade Spices
This Homemade Taco Seasoning is just one of our favorite ways to make spices at home. We always have big batches on hand for baking and cooking.
If you love this taco seasoning recipe, please let us know by uploading a pic in the comment section or leaving a rating. Enjoy!
Recipe
Taco Seasoning Recipe (Homemade!)
4.70 from 62 votes
Author: Becky Hardin
Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Total: 5 minutes minutes
Serves8
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Homemade Taco Seasoning is an easy way to add some flavor to your recipes. This special blend of spices is just perfect for making tacos, casseroles, or any Mexican-inspired dish. Make your own taco seasoning in minutes, and keep it on hand for taco night or weeknight dinners!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Whisk all ingredients in a medium bowl. Place in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry location.
Homemade taco seasoning will keep up to 6 months.
Enjoy!
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Becky’s tips
Makes 1/2 cup
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1tablespoon Calories: 24kcal (1%) Carbohydrates: 4g (1%) Protein: 1g (2%) Sodium: 348mg (15%) Potassium: 130mg (4%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Vitamin A: 1240IU (25%) Vitamin C: 0.3mg Calcium: 37mg (4%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
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