Homemade Taco Seasoning is super easy to make with spices you probably already have on hand! It's also incredibly flavorful and super inexpensive.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword homemade taco seasoning
Servings 4tablespoons (1.25 ounces)
Calories 13kcal
Ingredients
1tablespoonchili powder
2teaspoonsground cumin
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoononion powder
1/2teaspoonpaprika
1/2teaspoonground black pepper
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in a small glass mason jar. Stir to combine. Put the lid on the jar and then shake to make sure the spices are all combined. This will stay fresh for about 6 months.
To Use for Taco Meat
This taco seasoning will season 1 - 1 1/4 pounds of ground meat depending on how flavored you like your meat.
Heat a skillet to medium-high heat, and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil if using lean ground meat. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon or meat chopper and cook until browned.
Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water to the meat, stir to combine. Turn heat to medium and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and serve with your favorite taco toppings!