Learn how to make my DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe that is budget friendly and so easy to make! What makes it even better? You know exactly what ingredients are in it. There are no processed ingredients which makes it a healthier option than the store bought packets. Let me show you how easy it is to make.
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How to Make My DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning
My family loves this DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe. We actually prefer the taste and it is a more cost effective, healthier option. We make a big batch at once and store it in a glass mason jar for future use. My daughter loves to help me in the kitchen and loves to make this with me.
We try to do non-processed options wherever we can in our house. We love that there are no crazy chemicals or processed ingredients in this recipe. I love being able to give my family a healthier option and it only takes a few extra minutes of my time to make. Try it and you may be surprised that you prefer the taste as well. You will never turn back to the store bought kind again.
Storage Information
We make a big batch and store in a glass mason jar with a lid. As long as you store it in an airtight container with a lid it will store beautifully. If you make a big batch you will have it ready for many uses.
Ideas on How to Use Your DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning
Taco Tuesday anyone? We use it to make our tacos. Sometimes I make our tacos with ground beef, other times I make it with ground turkey, and it tastes great on both. Just use 2 Tablespoons per pound of meat.
It also works great in our Easy Crockpot Creamy Chicken Taco Soup. If this sounds yummy to you, it is one of our families favorite recipes and you can find the recipe here. This recipe calls for 2 Tablespoons of taco seasoning for the whole soup.
Nachos is a fun family night dinner option, and you can add this to your meat of choice. There are so many ways to use this seasoning. Let me know in the comments below what are some ways you like to use it. It is always fun to share recipes and ideas!
This would also be a fun gift idea for someone. Homemade gifts are always fun at Christmas or to add to a gift basket for any occasion.
If someone was sick or you were part of a meal train, this is an alternative to already cooked meals. Sometimes they have too much food and don’t know what to do with it all. A gift basket with homemade items that they can use in the future and as they need it would be a nice and different alternative.
It would make a great teacher’s gift! I am a teacher and this would be a fun and creative gift idea. I mean, who doesn’t love tacos? You could make a fun taco themed gift basket or this seasoning with a gift card to a local Mexican restaurant.
How Much of My Time Will This Take?
I get it, we are all busy! As a busy mom myself, we don’t really want to add any extra step to our plate, which will take up more of our time. This recipe really doesn’t add much time and is so easy to make. If you double the recipe you can make an even bigger batch that is ready for when you need it.
This recipe is fast and will save you money. It really is win-win.
Ingredients
- Ground Cumin
- Onion Powder
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Salt
- Salt
- Pepper
- Smoked Paprika
- Cayenne Pepper
A non-processed option which is what I love for my family. I know exactly what is in this recipe, because I made it at home.
Simple Steps on How to Make DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning:
Mix all the ingredients up in a bowl, and you are done! It is that simple!
Once mixed, place in a mason jar or airtight container for storage.
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DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Cumin
- 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Garlic Salt
- 1/4 Cup Chili Powder
- 4 Teaspoons Pepper
- 4 Teaspoons Salt
- 2 Teaspoons Paprika
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Pour all the ingredients into a small bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- Once mixed thoroughly, transfer to a mason jar to store.
- When you are ready to cook a recipe with your seasoning, just use 2 Tablespoons per pound of meat or soup.
Notes
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Looks yummy! Will definitely give it a try!