Make your own taco mix at home with everyday spices you probably have on hand in your pantry! This easy taco seasoning comes together in minutes and is super versatile. To add lots of flavour, use on everything from tacos, quesadillas, nachos, fajitas and more.
Hey friends!
I’ve been having fun lately making homemade spice blends!
I love that I can customize ’em to what I like.
Like things spicy? Add more heat. Like mild taco seasoning? Reduce the spice or omit. Want a low sodium taco seasoning? Take it out or reduce. See what I’m saying?
Plus, making your own is pretty budget friendly, easy and there’s no added junk.
The last spice blend I shared with you guys was a homemade pumpkin pie spice blend (pssst—>there are some great tips here for using and storing spices too).
Today, things go a little more savoury with this taco spice.
Though, it’s a ‘taco’ spice blend, it can be used on so much more than that.
The jar disappears fast!
I was just about to share a quesadilla recipe with you guys and realized, oops, I hadn’t shared this spice blend yet….talk about putting the cart before the horse.
Anywho, expect an easy quesadilla recipe heading your way shortly using this deliciousness!
What is Taco Seasoning Made Of?
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Oregano
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Chili flakes
- Salt
- Black pepper
And you probably have all these spices on hand in your pantry right now!
Ditch the store-bought taco seasoning packets and make your own within minutes!
How to Make Taco Spice Mix
You simply toss all the spices in a clean, air-tight jar and mix to combine.
That’s it!
How Long Does It Last?
Ideally use this homemade taco seasoning within 6 months or up to a year. I’m sure you could probably use after that, but that’s what I prefer for optimal freshness.
How To Use this DIY Taco Seasoning
Honestly, when I make this taco seasoning, I usually quadruple it.
I use it on so many things, but my faves are –
- Taco dip
- Tacos
- Fajitas
- Enchiladas
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Taco bake
- Sprinkled on corn or other veggies
- In salsas
- Chicken
- Beef
- Pulled pork
I have a whole bunch of recipes coming up that uses this seasoning… so you may wanna whip up a batch and have ready to go 😉
Tips for Making this Taco Seasoning
Use fresh spices! Don’t grab spices from your pantry that are super old. When spices are fresh, the flavours really pop…that means a tastier end result in your recipe.
Store the seasoning blend in a clean, air tight jar in a cool, dark place, like your pantry or cupboard.
Want a salt free taco seasoning? Simply omit the salt.
If you like more of a particular spice, use more if it! You may want to add more heat, for example, so go ahead and add a little more red chili flakes.
Normally I’d recommend making small batches of spice blends for optimum freshness. This taco seasoning, however, is pretty darn versatile so you can double, triple or quadruple the recipe, if you like.
Hope you love this homemade taco seasoning recipe as much as we do!
Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon,
~Dawn
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Easy Taco Seasoning {with spices you probably have!}
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes -or cayenne powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a clean jar, stirring to combine. Cover and store in a dark place (like your spice drawer or kitchen/pantry cupboard).
Notes
- Use fresh spices! Don’t grab spices from your pantry that are super old. When spices are fresh, the flavours really pop…that means a tastier end result in your recipe.
- Store the seasoning blend in a clean, air tight jar in a cool, dark place, like your pantry or cupboard.
- Want a salt free taco seasoning? Simply omit the salt.
- If you like more of a particular spice, use more if it! You may want to add more heat, for example, so go ahead and add a little more red chili flakes.
- Normally I’d recommend making small batches of spice blends for optimum freshness. This taco seasoning, however, is pretty darn versatile so you can double, triple or quadruple the recipe, if you like.
Nutrition (estimate only)
Our house loves tacos, but I usually don’t like the packet spices as it is so full of salt. I like your recipe, great so I can customise the sodium!
Definitely! Thanks Matt!
What a great idea to make your own taco seasoning! Extra cumin for me please!
You got it! Thank you 🙂
Really beautiful photos, Dawn. And . . . YUM! I need a jar of this on hand in my pantry. 🙂 ~Valentina
I have to admit, I usually just buy a jar of ready made taco seasoning! Now I need to made this instead. This would be perfect in my cupboard, but would also be perfect for giving as gifts! Great idea, Dawn!
So easy to whip up, why not, right 😉 ?? Thank you Kathy!
Awesome! We use taco seasoning like it’s going out of style here in our house. Not kidding when I say we buy the huge bulk containers of the stuff. However, I have all of these spices in the cabinet already. Why have I never made my own instead!? Gonna start doing that now. Love the post, and you’re right that this is super easy and versatile! 🙂
Haha! Thank you David! Hope you give this one a try soon 🙂
We LOVE tacos, and I always make our own spice. I used to always buy the packets, and then realized what a lot of garbage is in them! Homemade is so much better. I will have to give your version a try, and add a little extra kick for hubs and I!
Totally!! Thank you Katherine 🙂 Hope you love it!
I love this, Dawn! Seriously – nothing is better than homemade spice mixes! Especially taco seasoning!!! I’ll take mine extra spicy please 😉 I think it would be so smart to give these as a gift for Christmas this year! Love it!
Thank you Haylie! I agree!!
I agree! Thank you Haylie 🙂
First, I just had cake for breakfast (oops) so reading the word quesadilla has me all kinds of excited. I need a little cheese after all that sugar! I’m excited to see the recipe! Second, I love making my own spice mixes but I don’t think I’ve made taco seasoning before. Such a great idea–I need to make this soon!
Lol! Thanks Kelsie! Hope you love it 🙂
Lol! I completely understand! Thank you Kelsie!