Best Homemade Taco Seasoning
Bold, smoky, and slightly spicy, this homemade taco seasoning is packed with flavor and takes just minutes to make—ideal for beef, chicken, or plant-based tacos.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 3 tablespoons 1x
- Category: Seasoning
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the spices in a small bowl and mix well.
- Use immediately to season taco meat, or transfer to an airtight jar for later use.
- This recipe makes enough to season 1 pound of ground beef, chicken, or plant-based protein.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- Great for seasoning rice, roasted veggies, or soups too.
- Double or triple the batch to keep on hand for busy nights.
- Use smoked paprika for added depth, or regular paprika for a milder version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 15 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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