Once you learn how easy it is to make this Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe, you’ll never go back to store bought packets again! With 6 simple, REAL ingredients you can pronounce, you can stock your pantry with the BEST taco seasoning mix! Now you can save BIG while you control the freshness and ingredients! Win-win!
Go ahead and skip that trip to the store when you mix up some of the best taco seasoning you’ve ever had!
Bree writes: "I made tacos last night using this seasoning mix & WOW, is it sensational! It’s now our go-to mix, since it imitates our favorite by Lawry’s."
Seriously, once you know how to make this McCormick taco seasoning copycat… you’ll never go back to those store-bought packets again!
I don’t even think Taco Bell taco seasoning recipe is this good!
The flavor is off the charts, and it even makes fun little Gifts in a Jar Recipe to give your foodie friends!
You’ll also love how versatile it is. You can use this homemade taco seasoning for 1 lb ground beef, turkey or chicken.
You can also customize it by adjusting the heat level with just one simple change.
So go ahead and give your tacos the flavor upgrade they’ve been craving.
Spice Mixes Recipes save SO much money, and this healthy taco seasoning is seriously so quick and easy to make! Just like my Homemade Fajita Seasoning, tasty Homemade Chili Seasoning, and versatile All Purpose Seasoning.
You’ll just need 6 ingredients and a quick stir to make it.
And… you likely already have everything you need in your spice cabinet right now!!
Ingredients
Do you have these 6 homemade taco seasoning ingredients in your spice cabinet?
If not, just grab them on your next trip to the store and you’ll be ready to go…
- Chili Powder – Adds a touch of sweet heat, and is the flavorful base for your taco seasoning
- Ground Cumin – Adds rich depth to your seasoning.
- Garlic Salt – Brings rich, savory flavor that enhances your other flavors.
- Onion Powder – Gives your taco bell seasoning recipe savory and sweet flavor.
- Cayenne Pepper – Adds just the right amount of sweet heat.
- Corn Starch – To help the seasoning cling to your meat after adding water.
Want to save even more money on your Recipes for Seasonings? You can get the Best Deals at Sam’s Club and Costco on bulk seasonings.
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Pin ItHow to Make a Simple Taco Seasoning
It’s so much easier to make your own beef or homemade chicken taco seasoning recipe than you think!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Measure out all ingredients, and place in small bowl.
2. Whisk together until well combined.
3. Then transfer your beef and chicken taco seasoning mix to an old spice jar or mini mason jar, and you’re done.
That’s it! See… I told you this keto taco seasoning was going to be EASY!!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How Do You Make Taco Seasoning Less Spicy or More Spicy?
Mild Taco Seasoning Recipe: Leave out the Cayenne Pepper.
Medium Taco Seasoning: Make this just as is.
Hot and Spicy Taco Seasoning: Increase the Cayenne Pepper to 1/4 teaspoon.
How To Use Homemade Taco Seasoning
When it comes to Mexican Food Recipes, there are so many tasty ways to use this homemade taco seasoning recipe. To start, you can use it to make the Best Ground Beef Tacos Recipe.
But it’s also ridiculously delicious when used to make this Mexican Chicken Rice Casserole and Mexican Spaghetti Recipe!
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy low carb homemade taco seasoning recipe…
Kim writes: “This is the best!!”
Mandy writes: “This is way better than the pre made stuff. My whole family loved it. Used it for chicken quesadillas.”
Sandy writes: “Once you go homemade, you never go back.”
Serene writes: “WAY better than the packets!”
Brandon writes: “I loved it!”
Katelyn writes: “Very easy and exactly what I needed for dinner tonight.”
Leann writes: “It’s so much better than the packets!”
JoEllyn writes: “Great homemade taco seasoning! Nice spicy kick that even my young kids loved. A winner!!”
Christy writes: “I tried it! It came out great”
Rebecca writes: “I love making my own taco seasoning. It saves so much money, and I can avoid ingredients I don’t want, like MSG.”
Emily writes: “So easy to make at home”
Toni writes: “I waited to see if my BF would notice I ran out of packaged seasoning. He said food was really good so I let him know it was a recipe I found. It’s a keeper!”
Bree writes: “I made tacos last night using this seasoning mix & WOW, is it sensational! It’s now our go-to mix, since it imitates our favorite by Lawry’s.”
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Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 4 tsp Chili Powder
- 1½ tsp Ground Cumin
- 1¼ tsp Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- ⅛ tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Corn Starch
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Add all ingredients to a bowl, and whisk well to combine.
- If storing for later… transfer to a mason jar. If using now, add 1/3 cup water to bowl, stir well, and set aside.
- To make the Taco Meat, brown 1 lb. Ground Beef over medium heat on the stove, then drain excess grease.
- Return browned meat to saucepan, add Taco Seasoning, stir well, and let simmer 5 minutes.
- Add to Tacos, Burritos, Nachos, or whatever your heart desires. Enjoy!
Notes
- Equals 1 oz. Store Bought Packet: Use this homemade taco seasoning as a substitute for any 1 ounce store bought taco seasoning packet.
- How To Use: This taco seasoning recipe is the perfect amount for 1lb of meat.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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If I want to give this as a gift, how many batches do I need to make in order to fill a 4oz jar?
Also, how much do I tell them to use per pound?
Hi Jennifer,
This taco seasoning recipe combines to make approx. 8 teaspoons of seasoning mix. This is what you want to use with 1 pound of meat.
To make enough to fill a 4 oz. jar, you can multiple the recipe by 3, however you’ll have about a tablespoon left over.
Hope this helps ~ Heidi
I love this recipe! I did add a little bit of paprika and a little more chili powder to boost the flavor a bit more. But basic is still the best homemade recipe I have found. This one is a keeper! Thank you!!!
Aww… thank you, Mary! I’m so glad to hear you liked it!
I love how simple and easy this recipe is for taco seasoning mix!! Don’t need to visit the store now! Woo hoo!!
Right, Christie? Once I started making this myself, I never bought the store packets again. 🙂
Your recipes are all amazing so I’m wondering if you have a recipe for Ranch Dressing mix. I use it a lot for Fire Crackers and several crockpot recipes and it’s so expensive to buy. Thanks.
Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Pat! I agree… the Ranch Dressing mix can be costly, and yes… I do have a homemade copycat version!
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe:
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2015/09/buttermilk-ranch-dressing-mix-recipe.html
Enjoy!! 🙂
Thanks so much. The only ingredient I’ll need to scare up is the dry buttermilk. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it anywhere. Where did you purchase it?
Hi Pat ~ I found it on Amazon.
Hope that helps! 🙂
I made tacos last night using this seasoning mix and WOW, is it sensational! I was able to make it completely organic and the entire family loved it! It was so good that my mom and sister both requested the recipe. It’s now our go-to mix, especially since it imitates our favorite seasoning by Lawry’s. Thanks for such a handy and delicious recipe!
Aww ~ you’re very welcome, Bree! I’m so glad you liked it! 😉