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    Home » Recipes » Condiments and Spice Mixes » DIY Seasoning Mixes

    Taco Seasoning Recipe - Mild

    Published: Jun 29, 2022 by Ang Paris · 6 Comments
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    Homemade taco seasoning is simple, inexpensive and totally delicious!
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    Making your own at home taco seasoning is simple, inexpensive and totally delicious! via @jugglingactmama

    At Home Taco Seasoning - Making your own taco seasoning mix using a combination of cumin, coriander, granulated garlic, onion, and other seasonings is simple, inexpensive and totally delicious!

    close up of a jar containing at home taco seasoning mix
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    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄Equipment
    • How to use this Taco Mix
    • 📖 Variations
    • Homemade Taco Seasoning
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    I'm deep in the trenches of creating my homemade gifts for the holidays. I like making a big batch or two of my own spice blends to share with family and friends. So far, I have extra jars of Mediterranean Seasoning, Homemade Italian Seasoning, and Easy Basil Salt ready to go. I only have one small mason jar of taco seasoning left so it's time to make more!

    There's something so wonderfully simple about DIY spice blends.  I can't decide which part I like best -  knowing exactly what I'm cooking with, or tweaking the recipe until it's just right....

    Either way, I've got another tasty one for you today - Homemade Mild Taco Seasoning - forget those packets from the store, two tablespoons of this blend and you won't use another packet ever again!  And it's not just for tacos - use it in chili with ground beef, enchiladas or anything that needs a little Mexican flavor.

    I never buy taco seasoning packets from the grocery store anymore. I love this seasoning blend so much that I always have it in my spice cabinet! Give it a try and I think you will, too.

    🧂 Ingredients

    This is a small batch that makes about 1-¾ cups.

    Here are the items you'll need to make your own seasoning mix. I like to purchase my seasonings and herb in bulk.

    • onion powder
    • granulated garlic
    • ground cumin
    • coriander
    • Kosher salt
    • black pepper
    • fried oregano
    • chili powder - NOT cayenne pepper

    This is meant to be a brief overview of the homemade taco seasoning mix recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Measure all your herbs and spices carefully.
    2. Gently whisk the blend of spices together to combine.
    3. Using a funnel if needed, spoon the mixture into an airtight container - I like to use mason jars.
    top down view of a jar containing at home taco seasoning mix
    You are going to love the flavor of this yummy taco seasoning blend!

    🥄Equipment

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    Here is what you will need to make this diy taco seasoning:

    • Mason Jars (or other storage containers)
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Whisk
    • Small Bowl

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    How to use this Taco Mix

    Use this in recipes just like you would use any store-bought taco or fajita mix! For example, I use about 2-3 tablespoons for a pound of meat.

    If your recipe calls for a packet of taco seasoning mix, you can just quickly do this math: 1 ounce equals 2 tablespoons.

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    You can also stir it into sour cream for a quick dip or sprinkle it into Mexican rice for added flavor.

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    📖 Variations

    The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how the homemade taco seasoning recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:

    • This recipe will create a nice mild seasoning mix. For a more spicy seasoning, you can add a pinch of cayenne and/or red pepper flake. A little bit goes a long way!
    • I like the smokiness from the cumin and coriander, but you can make it even smokier by adding 1-2 teaspoons smoked paprika if you like.
    Be sure to pin this recipe for later.

    Not ready to make this easy homemade seasoning yet? When you do make it, please come back and comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

    Homemade Taco Seasoning

    Homemade taco seasoning is simple, inexpensive and totally delicious!
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    Course: Seasonings
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: homemade taco seasoning, Mild Taco Seasoning Recipe, Taco Seasoning Recipe - Mild
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Calories: 199kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Mason Jars
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Whisk
    • Mixing Bowl

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons onion powder
    • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
    • 2 tablespoons cumin
    • 2 tablespoons coriander
    • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons oregano
    • 1 cup chili powder

    Instructions

    • Gently whisk the spices together to combine, and spoon into an airtight container. This mix will last up to six months.
    • [If you like things a little spicier, (like my sister Kate), try adding 2 tablespoons of red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon of paprika.]

    Notes

    This mix is totally giftable! Get yourself some cute little spice jars, throw a pretty ribbon around the top, slap a label on, and you’re good to go. This would be a great gift along with a jar of homemade salsa, too!
     
    This is a small batch that makes about 1-¾ cups.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7030mg | Potassium: 928mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 557IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 414mg | Iron: 15mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    Comments

    1. Julie says

      January 31, 2014 at 7:45 pm

      I love making my own spices mixes!

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    2. Mandi says

      March 20, 2014 at 4:56 am

      Wow! 1 cup of chilli powder seems like a lot! How much do you use per kg/lb meat? I can't see that written anywhere.

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      • Ang says

        March 20, 2014 at 7:54 am

        Thanks for your comment. This makes a very large batch, which you can keep in your spice cabinet. I use about 1/4 of the mixture per 1lb of meat.

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    3. gail says

      August 19, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      You have so many great seasoning mixes on here! I love this one, too!
      Gail

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      • Ang Paris says

        August 19, 2014 at 1:40 pm

        Thanks Gail 🙂

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    4. Sandy Manning says

      January 08, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      Do you add water to the meat like you do with a store bought packet?

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