This Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe comes together in 5 minutes and is loaded with chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, and oregano! Vegan. Gluten Free. Customizable! Lasts Years.
Love this homemade taco seasoning? Here are some ideas on how to use it: taco cauliflower rice skillet, healthy turkey taco chili, and taco pizza.
Why has it taken me SO long to make a homemade taco seasoning recipe?
When I’m unsure of what to make for dinner, tacos (or let’s be real NACHOS) are my go to.
Gimme some protein, a packet of taco seasoning, a vessel like tortillas or chips, and BOOM
dinner
is
served.
But let’s be real, while those tacos packets are great and all, homemade is always better.
And I promise . . .
it’s ALMOST as easy. 😉
Take an extra five minutes today and make a huge batch, and BOOM
you’ll have taco seasoning ready to go when you need it at a moments notice!
Ingredients in easy taco seasoning:
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Dried Oregano
My favorite part of this recipe is that it’s totally customizable! Feel free to add more or less of each ingredient to suit your taste buds and use this recipe as a jumping off point!
How do you make taco seasoning?
- Place chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and oregano into an airtight container.
- Stir to combine.
- Seal and store at room temperature until ready to use!
How long does homemade taco seasoning last?
Years! As long as it’s stored properly, homemade taco seasoning should last 1-2 years.
What to make with taco seasoning:
- Easy beef tacos (recipe coming soon!)
- Crockpot salsa chicken
- Loaded queso
For every packet of store bought taco seasoning, just use about 2-3 tablespoons homemade! More or less to taste.
This homemade taco seasoning is quick, easy, delicious, customizable, and totally versatile.
What’s not to love?!
Bring ooooon the tacos!
– Jennifer
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Equipment for this recipe
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1-2 teaspoons salt start with less and add more to taste
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper start with less and add more to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a sealable airtight container.
- Stir to combine. Taste and re-season, if necessary.
- Seal and store at room temperature until ready to use!
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