Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning
Learn how to make the best homemade taco seasoning with a few simple spices! This easy homemade taco seasoning recipe has no weird additives and is perfect for seasoning meats, veggies and more. Options to keep it mild or add a kick of heat. Skip the store bought version for good!
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. For each pound of meat you’ll need about 2-2 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning, depending on your intensity preference.
Notes
Our favorite way to cook tacos: brown 1 pound of taco meat (we love ground turkey!), sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of this seasoning, add more if you want additional flavor. Add 1/2 cup water and let taco meat simmer uncovered over medium low heat until it thickens. This should take about 10-20 minutes.