Have you ever read the ingredients on the back of a packet of taco seasoning? Maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate, silicon dioxide, soybean oil and malic acid are just a few I noticed.
Want a healthy alternative? Try this recipe for taco seasoning, not only is it way better than that stuff in a packet, a 5 year old can pronounce all the ingredients.
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Easy Kitchen Tips – Taco Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika {I used smoked paprika}
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix all the spices together in a small bowl,then store in an airtight container.
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Kathy says
Oh this is too funny for my sister and I were just talking about making our own yesterday morning! And I hadn’t gotten around to looking it up any where. Thanks for this Mavis. And Happy Halloween!
Mamalala says
I make my own too. So yummy and cheaper. I like where other recipes put some cornstarch sort thickens up a bit.
Sherry says
cornstarch is to keep it from clumping up too
Tammy says
How much cornstarch would you add?
Jenn says
I’ve been making my own for about 6 months now. So much better than the store bought stuff. And Mavis, I’m like you, if a 5 year old can pronounce the ingredients, then it is way better for you!
Amy says
Thanks for the info, I totally want to start doing this
Marie-Christine says
Last sunday I was halfway into making chili con carne when I realized I was out of my usual chili spice mix… I made a small batch of this and used it in about the same amount I would normally use… fantastic! Thank you for this very useful tip!
Tracy says
Is this recipe for one pound of meat?
Mavis says
I like to use about 1 tablespoon of spice mix per 1 pound of meat.
Paula says
The photograph looks like there is masa harina included, but I don’t see it in your recipe. If you’ve never tried it in your mix, you should. I like the slightly different flavor and the way it changes the consistency of the prepared meat.
Mike says
I like the sound of that. How much do you add? I wung it with 1 tbsp.
Stretchingittotravel says
How much of this to 1 pound of meat? Or is the whole thing to one pound of meat?
Thanks!
Mavis Butterfield says
1 Tablespoon to 1 pound of meat.
Sharon says
Just finished up my first batch of homemade taco seasoning. It was such a hit with family and friends that I am attaching a label to the jar with the recipe. I tripled your recipe and store it in a clean glass pizza sauce jar. Due to a sensitivity to MSG and sulphites I am searching out homemade recipes. I’m so glad I found your website through pinterest. Thanks for a great recipe to add to my spices.
Elise says
Mavis, I’ve been making this for a few years now, and I haven’t thanked you yet! It’s fantastic, and my family (including 2 young girls and my Mexican husband) all enjoy it
The only thing I didn’t already have was the Chili Powder (my husband didn’t believe in chili powder mix – he made his own blend whenever he made chili colorado), but NOW, I do, and we have this almost every week, usually Taco Tuesday 
I actually had to mix up a new batch this week (Taco Monday – sue me!) while the meat was already in the pan (turned off the heat though), and was back in action in a few minutes 
Amber says
Do you add water to this recipe like store bought taco seasoning?
Beth says
I’m wondering the same thing.
Chandra says
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I made up a batch yesterday and used it up. I needed another batch today and since we like spicy, I added cayenne pepper. Very good!
Dawn says
Why do you use oregano & not coriander? Just curious
Century Foods says
Thank you, Mavis! love your recipe’s instructions. Very well explained. i am really excited to make this one with my sister.
Lisa says
How much of the mix would you use per pound of minced beef (based in uk so thats why i say minced not ground). Thanks
Mavis Butterfield says
2 tablespoons per pound.
Suzzie says
So much better than seasoning packets! If your crew likes cilantro, add some dehydrated flakes as well.