This homemade taco seasoning mix is smoky, savory, spicy, ready in 2 minutes, easy to tweak, and works well with tacos, veggies, seafood, grains, soups, and more!
Simply combine all the above ingredients in a small bowl or jar and mix/whisk. Give the taco spice a taste and adjust any of the spices or salt as desired. Enjoy!
Storage Instructions
Store the taco seasoning spices in an airtight glass container (like a spice jar or mason jar). Keep it in a cool, dark, dry location like a pantry or kitchen cupboard for up to 6 months for optimal flavor and freshness.For the most extended shelf life, use new and fresh spices. Avoid old spices that have lost their flavor, or the balance of flavor will be off in this taco seasoning recipe.
Notes
You could also try adding a small amount of bouillon powder (or a crushed-up bouillon cube), either vegetable or beef-based to the spice blend.How much taco seasoning equals one packet? While the results between brands can differ, most small taco seasoning packets are around 2 tablespoons (up to 3 tablespoons). Larger ones are between 25-35g (3-5 tbsp). I recommend using around 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning mix per pound of ground beef (or other protein). Optionally add ½ cup of water for moister meat. However, adjust this amount to personal taste. How to season ground beef for tacos? You can enjoy this taco seasoning recipe as a general seasoning to add after browning the beef. Alternatively, make it more into a sauce with water (1/2- 1 cup) and optionally some cornstarch to thicken the sauce. You can also use this as a chicken taco seasoning, with tofu, and more.Check the blog post for serving recommendations and answers to top FAQs!