Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe made with spices you may already have in your pantry! After whisking together these flavorful spices you’ll never buy a pre-packaged taco mix again!
Add spices to any type of ground meat for added flavor
Hey, have you noticed the big display of Corona beer, salsa and chips prominently placed in your grocery store?
Start stocking up, Cinco De Mayo is just around the corner, which is a really good excuse to enjoy your favorite Mexican food! If your menu includes tacos or burritos, try this homemade taco seasoning mix recipe.
I know sometimes it is very convenient to rip open pre-packaged spices, but some of the ingredients in those ready-made packets have added chemicals that you don’t need or want on your tacos or in your body! No need for sugar, MSG or food coloring added to your tacos, right?
Mix to suit your taste. Like some heat? Add more cayenne and red pepper flakes.
Making your own taco seasoning is super easy, and I bet you have all the spices. Just mix them together, then add it to ground beef, chicken, or turkey with about 3/4 cup of water and you have a delicious filling ready for tacos, burritos, enchiladas or to the meat for taco salad.
You can even add the spices to sour cream or Greek yogurt and use it as a topping for one of your Mexican dishes.
Taco Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pinch of cayenne (optional)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
- Mix all spices together in a small bowl.
- Add to 1 pound of partially browned meat. After meat is completely cooked, add ¾ cup of water and cook until the flavors blend together and water cooks down, approximately 10-15 minutes.
Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
Make several batches of the mix, store it in a airtight container, and it’ll be ready for your next fiesta! Taco Tuesday, perhaps?!
Make yourself a Blackberry Margarita while your at it too, won’t you?!
Mama's Gotta Bake
Tacos are a family favorite of ours. I have never thought of making a mix like this, but can’t wait to give it a try! Yeah, I hate MSG!
Sandra
I like how the spices can be adjusted to suit your preference. Like heat, add more cayenne!
Choc Chip Uru
I love the idea of not using artificial seasoning, your home version looks great 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Sandra
Thanks, Uru!
Simply Tia
Perfect for Cinco De Mayo eh! But this is very economical. The 1-2 ounce packages at the store can run you $3-4 but with this you’re saving so much money and time by making it in large amounts. I must do this.
Sandra
Hi Tia! It’s super easy to make on your own and WAY cheaper! I think you’ll like having your own seasoning on hand.