Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

Spice up your life with this incredibly easy homemade taco seasoning! Perfect for 1 lb of ground beef (or your favorite vegetarian crumbles!), this recipe delivers big on flavor and is significantly lower in sodium than store-bought options. We're talking restaurant-quality taste without the added salt! Use it to season your favorite taco meat, or get creative – mix it into 16 oz of sour cream for a delicious chip dip or as a topping for your layered Mexican dip. Ditch the packets and make your own today!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 14.3 kcal

Protein 1g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Homemade Taco Seasoning

Instant Minced Onion (not listed in Food.com recipe #121415 for seasoning mix)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Vegetable Bouillon Cube (not listed in Food.com recipe #121415 for seasoning mix)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Water (not part of the dry seasoning mix, typically added during cooking)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika

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How to Make Homemade Taco Seasoning

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.
Mix thoroughly until all spices are evenly distributed.
For ground beef, add the seasoning to 1 lb of browned ground beef and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
For vegetarian crumbles, add the seasoning to 1 lb of cooked vegetarian crumbles and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
For sour cream dip, gently stir the seasoning into 16 oz of sour cream. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or use as a topping for your favorite Mexican dip.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Homemade Taco Seasoning?

Homemade Taco Seasoning takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Homemade Taco Seasoning?

Homemade Taco Seasoning has approximately 14.3 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Homemade Taco Seasoning?

The key ingredients for Homemade Taco Seasoning are Instant Minced Onion, Chili Powder, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Oregano. See the full list with measurements above.