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    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

    Published: Jun 2, 2017 · Modified: Jan 3, 2020 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe

    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix is quick and easy to make, plus you likely already have all of the needed spices in your cupboard! This recipe can be scaled up and stored too!

    I don't want to say I am a genius, that would be pompous. So I guess I'll just type it instead. Making a big batch of homemade taco seasoning mix is nothing short of genius. I'm always second guessing whether I have taco seasoning at home, while I am shopping, anyhow. So why not make a big batch of taco seasoning and store it in a jar for whenever you use it?

    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix in a pile

    It also can be thrown together fast enough that you can mix it up every time you make tacos if you prefer.

    I set this recipe for 2 lbs of taco meat. Unless you are cooking for two people, I doubt most people cook up 1 pound of taco meat. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think of tacos as a big family dinner. If you want to use my Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix recipe for just one pound, you can either cut the recipe in half or just use what is needed for 1 pound and store the rest.

    It is best to use three tablespoons of taco season per pound of ground beef. This will get you the equivalent level of flavor as one packet.

    Taco seasoning container

    You'll notice my taco seasoning mix includes flour. Quite honestly, masa harina would be a better substitute, but since most people don't have it on hand, I chose to use flour. Masa Harina would impart a mild corn tortilla flavor which would blend nicely. Though, regardless of which you use, the purpose is to serve as a thickener. The flour will help the thickened sauce coat the beef better.

    I recommend making a big batch of this Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix and storing the extra in your pantry in an airtight spice jar. Stored properly the spice will last indefinitely.  

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    Taco Seasoning Mix from above
    Homemade taco seasoning close up

    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix is quick and easy to make, plus you likely already have all of the needed spices in your cupboard!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Seasoning
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 10kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon chili powder
    • 4 teaspoon flour (or Masa Harina)
    • 4 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 2 ½ teaspoon table salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

    For cooking

    • ⅓ cup water
    • ground beef, browned

    Instructions

    • Combine all seasonings together in a bowl.
    • Use 3 tablespoon per 1 lb of ground beef. (This recipe is good for a little over 2 lbs)
    • Add water to beef along with seasoning and let cook until water has evaporated and beef is well coated in a thick sauce.

    Notes

    This recipe can be scaled up and stored until needed.
     
    IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE you will love my Crispy Pork Carnitas recipe too!

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 10kcal
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    Comments

    1. Ray

      February 05, 2019 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      Wow! My taco seasoning packets just hit the trash can. NEVER will I go back to store bought. This is the flag or Ive been striving for for a long, long time. My hat is off to you, sir. Many thanks!!!

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    2. Kathy K.

      June 02, 2017 at 11:01 am

      I have the same problem. Always wondering at the store whether or not I have taco seasoning at home. Yet I have all the ingredients on hand! My vote...GENIUS! Thank You!!

      Reply
    3. Jennifer Irizarry

      June 02, 2017 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      I make this and keep it in a mason jar in the pantry. People don't realize that the packets you buy in the store have a bunch of garbage it them.
      Love these pics! Very creative.

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      • Fox Valley Foodie

        June 02, 2017 at 9:58 am

        Smart lady! And you are right about the garbage ingredients too. It is a shame because they are completely unnecessary add-ins. Taco seasoning mixes work perfectly without the added garbage.

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