Looking for a great homemade taco seasoning? This flavorful beef taco seasoning beats store bought any day and is perfect for taco night, beef nachos, quesadillas, and more.
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This easy homemade beef taco seasoning is so much more flavorful than the store bought packets. It's simple, delicious and made with spices you probably have in your pantry. We use it every taco night for our crockpot tacos, to season beef nachos, fajitas and fried beef tacos. It can be used on any ground beef Mexican-inspired meal. Homemade seasonings can be stored in the pantry for a lengthy period of time. Try our chicken taco splice blend, enchilada seasoning and Philly cheesesteak seasoning next!
Why Homemade Taco Seasoning Beats Store Bought Packets
- You'll know exactly what's going into your seasoning when you make it at home.
- It's cheaper than buying packets. You'll get more for your money when using your own ingredients.
- You can adjust the seasoning to your tastes. If you like things spicy, add extra red pepper flakes. Love a smoky flavor? Add smoked paprika. Get as creative as you want to make your taco seasoning!
Ingredients
For each pound of ground beef use:
- 1½ tbsp chili powder
- ½ tbsp cumin
- 1½ tsp Spanish paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Mix the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
- Store in a tightly sealed mason jar until ready to use.
- When ready to use, toss 1 pounds of ground beef with all of the taco seasoning. Cook using desired method (stovetop, slow cooker, pressure cooker) and use to make tacos, taco bowls, quesadillas, etc.
*Use 4 tablespoons of taco seasoning per 1 pound of ground beef.
How To Store Homemade Seasoning Blends
Store homemade spices in airtight containers in a cabinet or pantry away from heat, light, and moisture to keep them fresh. Many seasonings will last for years when stored properly.
Great Recipes For Using Homemade Taco Seasoning
Aside from using it to make tacos, taco seasoning can be added to soups, stews, casseroles and dips to give them an extra kick. It's great added to taco soup, jalapeño popper dip, cheddar jalapeño bread, cheesy jalapeño poppers and chili rojo.
Recipe
Beef Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1½ tablespoon chili powder
- ½ tablespoon cumin
- 1½ teaspoon Spanish paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Mix the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
- Store in a tightly sealed mason jar until ready to use.
- When ready to use, toss 1 pounds of ground beef with all of the taco seasoning. Cook using desired method (stovetop, slow cooker, pressure cooker) and use to make tacos, taco bowls, quesadillas, etc.
Kristina Tipps
This taco seasoning is incredible on ground beef and ground turkey. So much flavor and easy with pantry ingredients.