Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

My go-to, homemade taco seasoning recipe made with just 6 ingredients you already have in your pantry. When it comes to making tacos at home, nothing beats making your own spice blend.

Next time you’re planning to make tacos, skip the store-bought taco seasoning packets and whip up your own taco seasoning. It's the best taco seasoning recipe, I’ve been using this for years! I scaled this up from my popular turkey taco recipe, I’ve tried many variations, but I always come back to this combo. It's great with ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken or use it in my taco dip. Plus, it's easy, economical, and you can adjust the flavor to your liking. The best part, it's free of preservatives and additives that store-bought mixes may have.

This homemade taco seasoning recipe is perfect for taco lovers and picky palates. The kids will love it because it's mild and flavorful. I always keep a batch in my pantry ready to use. Here's what you need:

This recipe makes 1 cup of seasoning, perfect for approximately 9 servings for about 1 pound of ground meat. Feel free to modify this to your taste.

Mix all of these ingredients together in a small bowl, and store in a glass spice container.

For the best flavor, homemade seasoning is best stored for up to 6 months, but can be stored for up to 1 to 2 years if it's kept in a cool, dry place and in a tightly sealed container or mason jar.

Additional spices you can add:

Brown 1 pound of ground beef, ground turkey, ground chicken or ground tofu in a large skillet with 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons of this taco seasoning, 1/4 cup minced onions, 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper and about 1/2 to 3/4 cup water then simmer, covered for 5 minutes.

Spoon onto warmed taco shells and serve topped with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pico de gallo, cheese, salsa, sour cream, black beans, avocado, guacamole, etc.

Another popular seasoning you may like is my recipe for Sazon seasoning.

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