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

By Erika in Recipes

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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. 

Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

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.}

Homemade Taco Seasoning

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!

Homemade Taco Seasoning

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. 

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Mix all the spices and seasoning together.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Store in an airtight container.  That’s it!

Homemade Taco Seasoning

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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!}

Homemade Taco Seasoning

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

 

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It takes just a few minutes and a few common kitchen spices to mix up this delicious homemade taco seasoning.

  • Author: Erika Bragdon
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Use approximately 2 tablespoons to substitute a taco seasoning packet.

 

 

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    Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: gluten-free, homemadePublished on January 23, 2014

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    About Erika

    Erika Bragdon is a second-generation homeschooling mom with 3 kids at home and 1 in college. She lives in the beautiful hills of New Hampshire on a small farm and loves writing, baking, nature, and sharing flower essences and more natural solutions with moms.

    Comments

    1. SoberJulie says

      January 23, 2014 at 10:15 am

      Thank you so much for this, every single time I use a packet for seasoning I internally rant at myself. I’ve pinned to use

      Reply
    2. Raijean says

      January 23, 2014 at 10:18 am

      thank you, thank you! I love playing around with seasonings, definitely going to try this!

      Reply
    3. LisaLisa says

      January 23, 2014 at 10:24 am

      Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I so agree with you about Organic products I just don’t understand why they are so pricey! This is a great way to save money indeed by making your own :0)

      Reply
    4. Melanie says

      January 23, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      I always just buy my own spices instead of the packets as well.. I use just a dash of coriander as well but otherwise this looks like what I do. I really should make a separate container for my taco seasoning I use it so often 🙂 great idea for those who don’t already do this, so thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    5. Kellie says

      January 29, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      Thanks so much — I gave up seasoning packets years ago since they always guaranteed a stay-in-bed, someone-please-take-my-children migraine! looks great!

      Reply
      • Erika says

        January 30, 2014 at 11:44 am

        I have a friend who gets migraines from MSG too. She was one of the reasons I decided to switch from processed to homemade.

        Reply
    6. teddy says

      February 2, 2014 at 6:43 am

      This is amazing. We eat Mexican at least once a week and this will save a lot of money. Thankyou!!

      Reply
      • Erika says

        February 2, 2014 at 4:47 pm

        You’re welcome, Teddy! Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    7. Kimberly Wenzler says

      February 25, 2014 at 1:31 pm

      Great post! I’ll make this tonight. Thanks!!

      Reply
    8. Judy says

      March 21, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      I know the packets call for water do u do the same with this taco seasoning when mixing it with meat?

      Reply
      • Erika says

        March 22, 2017 at 1:32 pm

        Hi Judy, you can use this mix just like you would the packets.
        We usually don’t add water, but we didn’t before we switched to this homemade taco seasoning either. It’s really up to you. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Jerilyn says

      April 30, 2017 at 9:23 pm

      Made this for the Whole 30 – love love love! Thank you!

      Reply
    10. Pat Dibble says

      June 15, 2018 at 8:48 am

      I use cornstarch and minced onion in mine as well and instead of water, add tomato juice

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      Reply

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