My wellness plan for this year has forced me to make a lot of dietary changes. In addition to cutting back on calories and carbs, I am cutting way back on the preservatives I consume. Mixing up your own seasoning blends is such a simple way to cut preservatives out of your diet. I use taco seasoning in so many dishes. We love tacos at my house! Making homemade taco seasoning is a no-brainer for me.
This homemade taco seasoning is both preservative-free and gluten-free, and it’s so easy to customize the ingredients to suit your tastes. For example, you may like it a little spicier than I do and will want to add a bit more red pepper flakes.
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
This is so easy to make. All you do is whisk the ingredients together in a bowl.
The recipe makes 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning. You’ll want to use 3 tablespoons per pound of meat, so double and triple this recipe accordingly.
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
This is so easy to make. All you do is whisk the ingredients together in a bowl.
The recipe makes 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning. You'll want to use 3 tablespoons per pound of meat, so double and triple this recipe accordingly.
Masshole Mommy says
January 13, 2015 at 4:34 PMWe eat tacos once a week in our house. We love them. I am definitely trying this.
Jaime says
January 13, 2015 at 4:39 PMThis would be SO handy to have on hand! I’m forever forgetting to buy taco seasoning at the store. Pinning this now…
Candy O says
January 13, 2015 at 4:44 PMThis sounds like a great taco seasoning! I’m a punk when it comes to spices so I don’t add the cayenne.
Jeanine says
January 13, 2015 at 4:57 PMOh yum! We love taco nights! This would be great to try it sounds fabulous!
Mary O'Malley says
January 13, 2015 at 5:41 PMI think I have every spice that you’ve put in to this list. I’m going to have to check and make some soon. I love a good taco seasoning.
Barbara Montag says
January 13, 2015 at 5:51 PMThanks a bunch – going to make this soon!
Dawn says
January 13, 2015 at 6:30 PMThanks so much for this! I’ve often wondered what was used in taco seasoning. Now that I know, I can make my own!
Debbie Denny says
January 13, 2015 at 11:40 PMI love making my own seasonings. This is great
Kiwi says
January 14, 2015 at 1:42 AMThis is cool! I never thought to make my own taco seasonings but surprisingly enough I have many of these items in my cabinet to make!
Christie says
January 14, 2015 at 4:38 AMI had no idea how many different seasonings went in there! I’ll have to try
Kay Adeola says
January 14, 2015 at 6:22 AMThank you for this I will have to try it out,Nothing better than homemade.
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
January 14, 2015 at 9:48 AMWe use alot of taco seasoning….not just for tacos but for soups, hamburgers and salads. I need to try your homemade version because I’m never 100% satisfied with the store bought seasoning packets.
Ann Bacciaglia says
January 14, 2015 at 10:14 AMThis would be a great seasoning for my Taco salad. I will have to make some up for my next Taco meal.
Stephanie says
January 14, 2015 at 1:02 PMI use taco seasoning SO often so Im going to have to whip up some of this!
Rosey says
January 14, 2015 at 1:05 PMIt’s so smart to make these things at home. I don’t know why I have to find it in a blog post to think of it, lol!!
[email protected] says
January 14, 2015 at 3:56 PMI have never made my own taco seasoning. But as often as we eat tacos we should. Way more frugal to make it yourself.
chrysa says
January 14, 2015 at 10:19 PMYes, please! I love diy own seasoning and will make some of this for sure. Thanks for the recipe.
April Decheine says
January 16, 2015 at 7:35 AMOh wow, what a great recipe! We make taco’s once a week, this is on my list to make!
Amanda says
January 17, 2015 at 12:38 PMYummy! We have a lot of tacos night in this house. I need to try making my own seasoning!
Crystal says
January 21, 2015 at 9:45 PMI’ve been trying to make more things from natural ingredients. This is perfect since we love Mexican food. Thanks so much for the recipe 🙂
Crystal Rogers Walker says
January 24, 2015 at 2:54 PMHow cool we love homemade tacos and now I have a great recipe I can use