Large Batch Homemade Taco Seasoning is a cinch to prepare and ready when you are for taco night! Free from gluten, artificial colors, and preservatives.
“We re-make this again and again. Used weekly in our house!”
Thought I’d hare a little kitchen/life hack with you today – Large Batch Homemade Taco Seasoning.
Since the majority of store-bought taco seasoning mixes include thickeners, which can contain gluten, I’ve been making my own single-serving homemade taco seasoning for the last several years.
Recently, though, I realized I could save a ton of time if I didn’t have to take out 8 spice jars every time we have taco night and thus, Large Batch Homemade Taco Seasoning was born!
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Gluten, Dairy, Thickener and Preservative FREE
I mixed and multiplied until the flavors were just right, and now have a HIUGE jar of pre-made homemade taco seasoning mix that’s not only gluten free, but free of artificial colors, flavors, and anti-caking agents, too. Plus it’s preservative-free.
You know what we call that? An UPGRADE!
Use Homemade Taco Seasoning in These Recipes
- Cheesy Chicken Burrito Skillet
- Taco Chili
- Mini Taco Meatloaf
- Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
- How to Cook Ground Beef like a Restaurant
- Beef Taco Bowls
- Homemade Crunchy Taco Hamburger Helper
- Cheesy Taco Soup
- Restaurant-Style Chicken Tortilla Soup
This taco seasoning blend is medium in heat. If you prefer a spicier taco seasoning mix, use spicy chili powder and/or add up to 2 teaspoons red chili pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper.
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All you have to do is add spice cupboard staples to a jar, then shake it up. I love using mason jars, but a pyrex glass container or Tupperware container works great too.
Ingredients Needed
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried oregano
That’s it! Shake, shake, shake.
How to Use It
To use the seasoning mix, brown 1lb ground meat then add 2 – 2-1/2 Tablespoons seasoning with 1/3 cup broth or water, then simmer until the liquid has thickened and reduced, 1-2 minutes. Easy. As. That.
Enjoy this little way to make life a lot easier!
More “Better Than Store-Bought” Recipes
- Homemade Restaurant Style Salsa
- Homemade Seasoned Salt
- Single Serving Taco Seasoning
- Homemade Italian Sausage
- Homemade Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons chili powder, mild or hot
- 3 Tablespoons cumin
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon finely ground pepper
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
Directions
- Mix all ingredients together then store in an airtight container or jar with a tight fitting lid.
To use:
- Brown 1lb ground meat then add 2 – 2-1/2 Tablespoons taco seasoning mix plus 1/3 cup broth or water and simmer until liquid has thickened, 1-2 minutes.
Notes
- This taco seasoning blend is medium in heat as written. Add up to 2 teaspoons red chili pepper flakes and/or use spicy chili powder for a spicier blend. For a mild blend, use mild chili powder.
- Makes 1 cup. Estimated nutrition facts are for 2 Tablespoons of the seasoning mix.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are estimates only. Please read our full nutrition information disclaimer.
I make batches of this all the time. So much better than buying packets with additives and much more expensive in the long run. Thank you!
Totally agree – so glad this recipe is a go-to for your household, Bex!
Delicious! My go-to recipe since I found it! Easily customizable to your personal “heat” level 😋
Exactly!! So glad this has become a go-to of yours, Cheryl! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating. :)