Homemade taco seasoning will make all your taco nights quick and easy! Just a few spices and you are on your way to spicy cooking!

Taco night happens often around here. Most weeks, it happens multiple times. Tacos are the “go to meal” when everyone is hungry, and no one feels like cooking a lot.

For seasoning, we can easily open a package of taco seasoning from the grocery store to season our meat. The little packets at Aldi are less than $.50 for a pound of meat. That’s not budget breaking, right?

The issue is the chemicals that some of the packages can have. Things like MSG, or gluten fillers. So, the easiest way to avoid any problem ingredients is to make your own.

This easy taco seasoning can be made in less than 2 minutes, and will be ready to go for taco night!

Name: DIY Taco Seasoning
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chili powder; 1/4 cup paprika; 1/4 cup cumin; 1/4 cup garlic powder; 1/4 cup dried onion, or onion powder if you prefer; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less, to taste for spiciness); 1 teaspoon salt

All you need is to layer your seasonings in a jar with an airtight lid. Aren’t they pretty all layered like that? You will want to have a jar with a tight fitting lid, to ensure that moisture stays out.

Moisture and seasonings-no bueno. That can create a rock hard mess. After your seasonings are added to the jar, simply shake to blend and you are ready to go. This is the best homemade taco seasoning, without MSG!

You can use this taco seasoning for any meat you would like:

ground turkey
chicken
ground beef

Add it to potatoes, stir it into homemade salad dressings and more!

Other Condiments to Try

Easy Homemade Barbeque Sauce

Homemade Mayo

Homemade Chocolate Syrup

Is this homemade taco seasoning gluten free?

Yes! Unlike the store bought packages that can have wheat, soy, or other fillers, this homemade taco seasoning is gluten free.

How long does homemade taco seasoning last?

The shelf life on this taco season is the same of the shelf life of the seasonings used. Generally, 3-6 months when stored in a cool, dark place. For that reason, you want to only make 1 batch at a time, and make more as needed.

How much taco seasoning is equal to a packet?

This recipe calls for 3 Tablespoons of homemade seasoning to equal 1 packet from the store. However, you can easily adjust to your own personal preference.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup cumin
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup dried onion, or onion powder if you prefer
1 teaspoon pepper (more or less, to taste for spiciness)
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Mix all together and store in a covered jar or container for up to 6 months.
To use, simply add 1/4 cup of mix and 1 cup of water for each pound of browned meat.
Use to make tacos, taco salad, potato taco bake, taco pizza, taco burgers, or even add some spice to mashed potatoes!

DIY Taco Seasoning

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup cumin
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup dried onion, or onion powder if you prefer
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less, to taste for spiciness)
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Mix all together and store in a covered jar or container for up to 6 months.
To use, simply add 1/4 cup of mix and 1 cup of water for each pound of browned meat.
Use to make tacos, taco salad, potato taco bake, taco pizza, taco burgers, or even add some spice to mashed potatoes!