Taco Seasoning is one of those pantry staples that I ALWAYS have in my pantry. Today I am going to show you how to make it at home with simple seasonings that you probably already have in your pantry. Simple, Fast and Delicious!! Don’t forget to make this in bulk so you spend less time mixing and more time making amazing meals with ease.
Why Make This Recipe
By making Taco Seasoning at home, you are actually saving money (because it’s cheaper), and it’s actually healthier too.
When you buy seasoning mixes at the store, you are buying the preservatives they put in it to keep it from going stale while it sits on the shelf for months. When you make it at home, you know exactly what is in it.
If you are curious whether the homemade version is actually cheaper or not, I have made a blog post breaking it all down for you! Read that blog post here… Cost Comparison.
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The Recipe
This is a super easy recipe and can be doubled as many times as you need (depending on how often you use taco seasoning). This recipe only makes 2 Tbsp’s, roughly equivalent to one packet from the grocery store.
Ingredients
- 2 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1 1/2 Tsp Cumin
- 1/2 Tsp Paprika
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- I like to put them all into an airtight container (usually the one it will be stored in) and then shake to combine them all.
- Then put the lid on a store.
Making in bulk
If you want to make this recipe in bulk double or triple the recipe as many times as you need. This recipe is 11 times the recipe above. It is equivalent to 11 taco packets from the grocery store.
When you go to use this recipe 2 Tbsp = 1 Packet from the store.
- 1/4 Cup Chili Powder
- 5 1/2 Tbsp Cumin
- 5 1/2 Tsp Paprika
- 5 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 2 3/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 3/4 Tsp Onion Powder
- 2 3/4 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- I like to put them all into an airtight container (usually the one it will be stored in) and then shake to combine them all.
- Then put the lid on a store.
How to Use This Mix
If you just want to test out the recipe, use the single 2 Tbsp Serving. That recipe is roughly equivalent to 1 packet of taco seasoning from the grocery store. It’s a great way to test a recipe without having to do math to figure out how to reduce the recipe to a manageable size.
If you LOVE this recipe, then use the bulk recipe. You can use the single recipe and just double it a bunch of times, but I have saved you the hassle of trying to count how many of each ingredient you have already put in your container. I multiplied the recipe times 11 to give you roughly 11 servings for a bulk recipe. To use this bulk recipe just use 2 Tbsp of taco seasoning to equal 1 packet of taco mix.
Storing Tips
You are going to want to store this taco seasoning in an airtight container. By storing it in an airtight container, you are preventing the mixture from going dry and stale. Here is the container that I love using —> Airtight container.
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Taco Seasoning
Taco Seasoning is one of those pantry staples that I ALWAYS have in my pantry. Today I am going to show you how to make it at home with simple seasonings that you probably already have in your pantry. Simple, Fast and Delicious!!
Ingredients
Single Serving = 2 Tbsp of Mix (1 Serving)
- 2 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1 1/2 Tsp Cumin
- 1/2 Tsp Paprika
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
Bulk Mix = 22 Tbsp (11 Servings)
- 1/4 Cup Chili Powder
- 5 1/2 Tbsp Cumin
- 5 1/2 Tsp Paprika
- 5 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 2 3/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 3/4 Tsp Onion Powder
- 2 3/4 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- I like to put them all into an airtight container (usually the one it will be stored in) and then shake to combine them all.
- Then put the lid on and store.
Notes
- If you just want to test out the recipe, use the single 2 Tbsp Serving. That recipe is roughly equivalent to 1 packet of taco seasoning from the grocery store.
- If you LOVE this recipe, then use the bulk recipe. I multiplied the recipe times 11 to give you roughly 11 servings for a bulk recipe.
- To use this bulk recipe just use 2 Tbsp of taco seasoning to roughly equal 1 packet of taco mix.
- Here is the storage container that I love using ---> Airtight container.
- Here are some other Seasoning Recipes: Burger Seasoning, Seasoned Salt, Garlic Salt.
- If you want help building your pantry, get my FREE From Scratch Pantry Guide.
