Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipes

Homemade Taco Seasoning

This will season 1 to 1-1/2 pounds of ground meat. I like things really spicy so you may want to half the recipe if you don't.

Ingredients

• 1 to 1 1/2 lb. ground meat
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp. dehydrated onion flakes
• 1/4 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 can of diced green chilies
• salt to taste
• 1/2 a cup of water

Directions

Brown your ground meat (we use venison for our tacos). Add dry spices, green chiles and a half a cup of water. Stir and simmer until as dry as you like your taco meat.

Source: My original recipe from necessity.

Homemade Taco Sauce

Ingredients:

• 3 cups tomatoes peeled and chopped
• 3 cups whole jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 1/2 cups vinegar

Directions:

Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for five minutes. Pack in sterilized jars. Be sure to use all the liquid. Put on lid and screw firmly tight. Process in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes. Start counting processing time when water begins to boil.

By Sandy from Graettinger, IA

Mild Taco Seasoning

This is not a highly spiced seasoning. It works for someone who might prefer a milder seasoning. Mix it up in a bowl and store it in a jar in your pantry.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper

Directions:

Use this as you would use the packaged taco seasoning. I think this would be plenty of spice to use for 1# of hamburger, for instance. Add water just as you would if you used store bought seasoning.

Source: I have had this recipe for a long time and don't recall where I got it.

By Elaine from Belle Plaine, IA

Taco Seasoning Convenience Mix

Great for seasoning tacos or chili. It's cheaper to make this mix yourself than it is to buy it at the grocery store.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup instant minced onion
• 1 Tbsp. crushed dried red pepper
• 3 Tbsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. instant minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp. curry powder
• 3 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 2 tsp. oregano

Directions

Combine all ingredients. Store in a jar and cover tightly. To use, measure 2 tablespoons to equal a package. Makes 8 packages or 1 cup mix.

Recipes Using This Mix

Easy Tacos

Brown 1 pound lean hamburger in skillet. Drain excess fat. Add 1 package taco mix and 3/4 cup water; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced. Stir. Place about 2 tablespoons meat mixture into each taco shell. Top the meat with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes and finely shredded lettuce. Makes 8 to 10 tacos.

Chili

Brown 1 pound lean hamburger in skillet. Drain excess fat. Stir in 1 package chili seasoning mix. Add 1 (1 lb) can tomatoes (cut into pieces), 1/2 cup water, and 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Source: University of Maine Cooperative Extension

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Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. of ground chili pepper (mild, hot or wildfire hot)
• 1 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp. garlic powder

Directions:

Mix together and add to taco meat, chili or other dishes that called for a Mexican, with southwest flavor.

By christi

Taco Seasoning

Really easy and versatile with ground meat or cooked chicken to make a dish tasty and fast.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. garlic salt (I prefer Lawry's)
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 2 Tbsp. cumin

Directions:

I usually use this seasoning to make tacos with ground beef. Super easy with no added preservatives. Brown 1# of ground beef, drain oil and add seasoning. You don't need to add anything else. You can if you want, but this is how I make it. I also will add it to cooked chicken and make chicken dishes similar to chicken fajitas or chicken enchiladas.

By Tish from Oahu, HI

Taco Seasoning

Ingredients

• 2 T chili powder
• 5 tsps paprika
• 4 1/2 tsps ground cumin
• 3 tsps onion powder
• 3 tsps salt
• 2 1/2 tsps garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions

In a bowl combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Makes about 1/2 cup total.

8 tsps = 1 envelope taco seasoning

By Christi from Paducah, KY