DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning

Each week, we celebrate TACO TUESDAY in our house and this Homemade DIY Taco Seasoning makes it extra easy! My kids love it! While I do get creative lots of weeks and don’t serve traditional tacos per se, we still go through a lot of taco seasoning. Store-bought packets are easy, but they’re loaded with tons of excess sodium & preservatives. Therefore, I decided a while back to try my hand at a DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning. And it turned out to be so much easier than I thought! Plus, it’s cheaper than buying the individual packets and tastier than any store-bought option I have ever tried!

Homemade Tacos

This simple combination of flavorful spices can be easily adapted to fit personal preferences. You can use it in ANY recipe that calls for a ‘taco seasoning’ packet. For example, like our delicious Taco Pie and DIY Crunchwrap Supremes!  Just use 2 tbsp. of the below recipe for each 1 lb of meat (or each 1 pkg of taco seasoning called for). This recipe will make bold mild tacos with a little kick to them, but you can easily turn up the heat by adding 1 tsp of Crushed Red Pepper to the mix! Want to make your tacos over-the-moon amazing?! Add 1/2 c. of salsa to the meat and seasoning!! Oh yes, it makes all the difference!

This Tuesday, borrow our tradition and have tacos!!  You may decide to make it a weekly occurrence! If so, be sure to check out the rest of our Taco Tuesday recipes! In addition, feel free to leave any “Taco Tuesday” favorites or suggestions in the comments. Because, like I said, I’m always on the hunt for fun new recipes to spice up our Tuesday!

This recipe is adapted from Family Fresh Meals.

DIY Taco Seasoning

The recipe below includes all you need to know to make the diy taco seasoning. Further, how to convert that homemade mix into the world’s best tacos!  Don’t take my word for it; try it yourself! Make it a meal! Pair your tacos with some Homemade Cream Soda and a Peanut Butter Pie for dessert. 😉

Homemade DIY Taco Seasoning

NEVER buy store-bought Taco Seasoning packets again! This DIY homemade taco seasoning recipe is so easy & includes all ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Say goodbye to sodium-filled, preservative-laden taco mixes – and hello to this simple money-saving & healthier option!

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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes

Cooked Tacos: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 tbsp of Taco Seasoning

Calories: 27kcal

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Ingredients

For the Taco Seasoning:

• 2 tbsp Chili Powder
• 3 tsp ground Cumin
• 2 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp ground Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp dried Oregano
• 1 tsp Paprika
• ½ tsp Onion Powder or Onion Granules

For the Tacos:

• 1 lb ground Beef or Chicken or Beans
• 2 tbsp. Homemade Taco Seasoning (instructions below)
• ¾ c. Water
• 1 tbsp. Flour
• Taco Shells or Tortillas
• Taco Toppings lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, avocado, corn, black beans, etc

Instructions

To Make Taco Seasoning:

• Combine all seasoning ingredients & stir until well mixed.
• Store in an airtight container, in the pantry.

To Make Tacos:

• Brown 1lb of meat in a skillet over medium/high heat. Spoon out extra oil & liquid (discard).
• In a small bowl, whisk together water & flour to form a watery "slurry". Set aside.
• Return skillet & meat to the stove & add 2 tbsp. of Homemade Taco Seasoning (recipe above). Pour flour "slurry" over meat & stir until seasoning is well distributed. Simmer meat over medium-low heat until thick, 3-5 minutes.
• Allow to cool slightly & thicken before serving with your favorite taco shells & toppings.

Notes

This recipe will yield a “mild” taco seasoning – perfect for the whole family. For a spicier seasoning, add 1/2 tsp of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes to the seasoning mix.

This seasoning is the basis for our Taco Pie recipe and DIY Crunchwrap Supreme recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg

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