Taco Seasoning
This homemade taco seasoning is smoky, savory, and packed with bold flavors, giving your tacos the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and spice!
Homemade Taco Seasoning: The Secret to Flavor-Packed Tacos!
Alright, taco lovers—let’s talk. You know how your favorite taco place always seems to have the perfect seasoning? Well, what if I told you that YOU can have that level of flavor explosion right in your own kitchen? Yup, I’m talking about homemade taco seasoning that’ll make your tacos taste so good, you’ll wonder why you ever relied on those sad little store-bought packets. If packets are your thing, I mean no disrespect.
This taco seasoning has so many flavors all working together. It’s bold, smoky, and perfectly balanced with a kick of heat and a touch of sweetness. The chili powder and cumin give it that classic taco flavor you know and love, while the smoked paprika adds a rich, deep smokiness that’ll have you wondering why you ever settled for bland taco seasoning before. Garlic and onion powders bring savory goodness, and oregano and coriander add a fresh herbal note. A little cinnamon sneaks in to give it a warm, cozy vibe, and the chipotle powder? That’s your secret weapon for just the right amount of heat.
Why This Taco Seasoning is Better Than Anything You’ll Find at the Store:
- This seasoning lets you be the boss of the heat. Want a little zing? Go for chipotle. Craving something hotter? Toss in some cayenne or red pepper flakes. It’s all about your taste buds, baby.
- No weird chemicals, preservatives, or mystery ingredients here. Plus, it’s so easy to whip up, you’ll never go back to those boring store packets.
- A little cinnamon, a dash of cumin, and a sprinkle of coriander—sweet, smoky, spicy, and just the right amount of savory. What more could you want?
I hope it becomes your new favorite. I mix up a quadruple batch every time so its always on hand.
Visual Process for Making Taco Seasoning
Step 1
Add Ingredients To Jar
The easiest way to make seasoning blends is to add all of the ingredients to a jar with a lid.
Step 2
Shake It Up
Then shake the jar until everything is well combined. Label and store for 3 months (or longer if you put an oxygen absorber in the jar).
More Of My Seasoning Blends
- Popular Nashville Hot Chicken Rub (highly recommend this one)
- Chicken Seasoning (this one is pretty perfect)
- Fresh Vegetable Bouillon (technically not a seasoning blend but its still a seasoning blend that starts with fresh veggies)
- Greek Burger Seasoning
- Jerk Seasoning (Belongs to my most viewed recipe- Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Rice)
- Breakfast Sausage Seasoning (the only one I use)
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Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 4 teaspoons paprika (smoked for extra flavor)
- 4 teaspoons cumin
- 4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 4 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried coriander
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder (or ½ teaspoon cayenne or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- Combine everything in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container, away from moisture, for up to 6 months. Use an oxygen absorber for longest lasting results.
- For every pound of meat (or veggies), sprinkle 3-4 tablespoons of seasoning and add ¼ cup of water. Stir well and simmer until everything is combined and heated through. Boom – taco perfection!