After checking a lot of different taco seasoning package labels (both generic and brand name), I saw 3 ingredients over and over again that my family really could do without: (1) sugar (2) caramel color and (3) MSG. Plus, the majority of these pre-measured seasoning packs are also very high in sodium.
I wanted my family to enjoy a Mexican-style meal without those additives, so now I make my own taco seasoning. And it’s very quick and easy!
The recipe below is for one small batch of taco seasoning that will yield a couple of uses. You can double the recipe to make even more to have on hand.
HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING
2 T chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. paprika
4 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. sea salt (more or less, to taste)
2 tsp. black pepper
Mix all ingredients together in an airtight container. Close tightly and shake to combine.
Use 2 T (more or less) to season 1 pound of meat.
If you like taco meat to be a little bit “saucy,” add 1 tsp. of cornstarch to the beef after it has been browned. Mix well and then pour in 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat and simmer until thickened and bubbly.
That’s all!
Photo courtesy Soy Connection
Love it!
Hey thanks Laura! 🙂
One of the things I do when I make tacos, is instead of water I use tomato sauce for a nice saucy taco meat. Kids are now spoiled and don’t like them any other way. This is how my mom made tacos when we were growing up.
I love your idea, Hollie! In my opinion, you can’t ever have too much tomato.
Anne
this sounds delicious! can’t wait to try it!
Thank you, Angela!
I’m going to try this. I’m sure it’s easier on the budget as well!
Hope you like it! ~Anne
I’ve recently started making my own seasonings to try to avoid added ingredients from store bought seasonings, and to save money! This one sounds delicious, can’t wait to try it! 🙂
Thanks, Amanda! ~Anne
Every time we have tacos I think I need to put this seasoning together for next time. Bookmarking – maybe I will eventually get it done!
This is the second posting of your website I browsed. I like this “Make Your Own Taco Seasoning” the very best.
All the best, Launa
gotta try this. Definitely a lot healthier than the store bought stuff.
This is so helpful! I love making tacos, but I hate the unnecessary ingredients in store bought mix. Very simple to make 🙂
Thanks for this! The storebought kind is too high in sodium…
Thanks for the recipe. I always feel like store bought seasoning has too much salt no matter how much I use.
I will be trying this! Looks yummy