Homemade Taco Seasoning is so easy to make at home in less than 5 minutes! Perfect for taco night at home using a few common ingredients from your spice cabinet so you can save money and a trip to the store!
Why make your own seasoning?
If you’re like our family and love making your own tacos and fajitas, buying those small containers at $4-5 from the store can add up. In fact, it can end up getting pretty expensive.
Did you know that making your own takes less than five minutes? All you need are just a few common spices you probably already have in your pantry. One batch usually makes more than what you get at the store so you can save all that extra money and a trip to the store.
Making your own taco blend seasoning is fairly inexpensive, plus you can tweak the amounts and customize it to meet your taste.
What is taco seasoning made of
All it takes to make your own homemade taco spice blend at home is:
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Dried oregano
- Fine sea salt
- Black pepper
- Crushed red pepper flakes
If you want things a little spicier — just bump up the amount of chili powder and add a little more crushed red pepper flakes. It’s gluten free, keto, Whole30 and contains no sugar or nuts.
How to make Taco Seasoning
- Simply whisk all the dried spices together in a small bowl.
- Store in a small, airtight container away from the light until ready to use.
What can you use it for?
Taco blend seasoning works great in tacos, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas or any meal you want to add a kick of flavor and heat.
So the next time a recipe calls for taco seasoning, you can make your own big batch to last you a few months!
Does taco seasoning expire?
Like other dried spice blends, pumpkin spice can usually last a pretty long time (about 2 years) if stored properly. The key is to store it a resealable container with a tight lid in a cool and dark space.
Other recipes you can use your homemade taco spice:
Shrimp Tacos – Paleo | Low Carb | Whole30 options
Homemade Taco Seasoning is so easy to make at home in less than 5 minutes! Perfect for taco night at home using a few common ingredients from your spice cabinet so you can save money and a trip to the store!
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Simply whisk all the dried spices together in a small bowl.
Store in a small, airtight container away from the light until ready to use.
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