Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe – Save Money & Cut Out the Junk Ingredients

I’ve wanted to switch our family to eating organic for awhile, but the simple reality is that’s it’s too expensive. But a few months ago, I realized I didn’t have to take an all or nothing approach. While we might not be able to buy our weekly haul of produce (it’s a lot) from the organic section, I could start weeding through my pantry and swap out other things.

{Gradually is the key for me.}

One of the first things I did was to make our own homemade taco seasoning.

Did you know that those little taco seasoning packets from the store are loaded with sodium, MSG, corn fillers, and other unnecessary ingredients like sugar and whey (milk)? I have no idea why all that stuff is used, but I do know I don’t want my family eating it.

But the good news is it takes just a few minutes and a few common kitchen spices to mix up your very own homemade taco seasoning, with no unnecessary ingredients. And today, I’ll share that very easy recipe with you. 

And bonus: making your own taco seasoning saves money! It’s far cheaper to buy all the spices required which will last for quite a few batches, than those little packets that run $1-2 a piece. {Approximately 2 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning = 1 packet.}

The first night I made a taco dish using this homemade taco seasoning recipe, my husband turned to me and told me it was the best tacos he’d eaten in a long time. 

As they say, the proof is in the pudding, folks!

How to Make Homemade Taco Seasoning

You’ll need:

3 tablespoons chili powder
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoon paprika
1.5 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon black pepper

Note: I recommend making the recipe as directed the first time and later, you can change the quantities if you’d like. You may want it spicier (or less), less salt, etc. 

Mix all the spices and seasoning together.

Store in an airtight container.  That’s it!

I use a Better Homes & Gardens container from Walmart for storing my taco seasoning. It cost about $5 and it’s the perfect size. 
{That’s not an affiliate link above – I really love these containers!}

I usually triple the recipe, which fills my little container nicely. {We love Mexican food.}

 

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