Homemade Taco Seasoning
Updated May 31, 2025
Taco seasoning recipe with chili powder, cumin, Mexican oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Makes 4.5 tablespoons.
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My Taco Seasoning Recipe is So good!
I started making homemade taco seasoning when I was mid-dinner prep, working on my ground beef taco recipe, and realized I was out of the store-bought packet. I threw together a mix of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and a few other basics I had in the spice drawer, and it actually tasted better. Now I just keep a jar of homemade taco seasoning in my spice drawer. I like that I know that it doesn’t have fillers or extra sugar, and I can adjust the salt or spice depending on who I’m cooking for. It takes two minutes to make and lasts for months (if I don’t use it all before then).
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Taco Seasoning Ingredients
- Chili powder: Make sure it’s a chili powder blend, not straight cayenne.
- Cumin: A staple in taco seasoning. Don’t skip it.
- Paprika: Use sweet paprika for a slightly sweeter flavor or smoked paprika if you want more savory.
- Black pepper and salt: This recipe was tested with table salt. If you use Kosher salt, use 3 teaspoons.
- Garlic powder and Onion Powder: You can also use granules if that’s what you have. Just don’t use garlic salt.
- Oregano: Mexican oregano is best for taco seasoning, but Italian oregano is also fine to use.
Note: If you like your taco seasoning spicy, add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, mix well, and taste. Add more if you aren’t feeling the heat to your liking.
How to Make Taco Seasoning
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano Mexican if you have it
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
- Store for up to 6 months in a cool dry place.
Equipment
Notes
- 1 pound of meat (ground beef, turkey, chicken, etc.): use about 2 tablespoons of seasoning
- ½ pound of meat: use 1 tablespoon
- For veggies or beans: start with 1 tablespoon per 2 cups, then add more to taste
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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- Taco Stuffed Peppers
- Chicken Burrito Bowl
- Zucchini Enchiladas
- Mexican Chopped Salad
- Huevos Rancheros with Sweet Potatoes
- Chicken Fajita Pasta
Comments
“This recipe was tested with table salt. If you use Kosher salt, use just 1 teaspoon.” Going to make this seasoning, but should that be 3 tsp kosher salt? I thought the ratio was 1 table salt/ 2 kosher salt. like your recipes.
Oops, you’re right! It should be 3 teaspoons; I just made that correction. Thank you for pointing that out, Jaime!
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L❤️VE this recipe!!! Why didn’t anyone do this before?
Best taco seasoning!!!!
Homemade for the win! Thank you!