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 often 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!
Watch How to Make It!
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
- 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. If you want a mild mix, use mild chili powder (Tone’s has a mild chili powder which is what I use.)
How to Make This Recipe
All you have to do is add spice cupboard staples to a jar, then shake it up. I love using mason jars, but a Tupperware container would work just fine too.
Chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano – then shake. That’s it!
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
- Homemade Italian Sausage
- Homemade Ranch Dressing
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Large Batch Homemade Taco Seasoning
Description
Large Batch Homemade Taco Seasoning is a cinch to prepare and ready when you are for taco night! Free from gluten, dairy, artificial flavors and colors, and preservatives.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 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.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Kristal R. 02.10.2020
This is my go to taco seasoning! I have made it countless times and always have it on hand. So much better than store bought, and way less sodium!
Kaia 02.07.2020
We re-make this again and again. Used weekly in our house!
Meg 12.11.2019
What size jar do you store it in?? I love this recipe!!
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Brenda Huber 05.29.2019
Love this recipe. Great flavor and no sugar. Thanks for sharing.
Ruth Whipple 05.02.2019
How many tablespoons is the entire batch? Looking to make tacos for 200 people (grad party), wondering about making my own seasoning and trying to do a cost analysis.
Kristin 05.06.2019
Hi Ruth! The recipe makes ~1 cup, which is enough for 8lbs of meat.
Dana Bent 03.30.2019
Hi, is it possible to get the “small batch” recipe so we can try it before making the large batch? Thank you so much, appreciate you.
Dana Bent 03.30.2019
You know what? I found it! Just went to your home page and searched “taco” :p duh, thank you!
Aurora 11.29.2018
This is great – thank you for this. It’s a toss up now if I will make your taco seasoning mix or your seasoning salt mix as my homemade gift this year. Thinking I can mix up batches of one or the other, put into cute spice jars from Ikea, add a cute hang tag, and presto! I’ve got a great gift to give :). Appreciate you and your site!
Carolyn Vance 07.18.2018
I would like the food value please per tablespoon calories carbs fat protein I am doing keto diet
Michaela 10.15.2019
Spices typically have no carbs, fats, or calories. So this spice blend has none as well. Watch out for spice blends (especially store bought) that contain sugar, since sugar is a carb & has calories, otherwise most spices & blends are fat, carb, and calorie free.
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Jacque 08.24.2016
It states to add 2 – 2 1/2 Tablespoons per 1 pound hamburger. 5 TBS total per 1 pound hamburger?
Kristin 08.24.2016
Hi Jacque! I’m not sure I understand your question. You should use 2 to 2-1/2 Tablespoons of the final taco seasoning mix to season 1lb of ground meat. Let me know if I’m missing anything!
Debbie 08.08.2016
Will definitely made this!