Homemade Taco Seasoning

Taco seasoning in a glass jar with a blue napkin around it.

Make your own Taco Seasoning at home in minutes with a few common pantry spices. It's cheaper and tastier than store-bought, and you can easily customize it if you want to.

Course Pantry

Cuisine American

Prep Time 1

Total Time 1

Servings tablespoons

Calories 35kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

1/4 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, see note 1)

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste (I like 2 teaspoons). Whisk in cornstarch if desired.

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Notes

Cornstarch: This is a thickening agent found in store-bought packets. It's totally optional.
To make tacos: Add 2 tablespoons of seasoning for every pound of ground meat. 2 tablespoons seasoning is equivalent to one packet of store-bought.
Yield: This recipe makes 1/2 cup taco seasoning (without salt or cornstarch). Assuming 2 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of meat, the full recipe as written is enough taco seasoning for 4 pounds of ground meat.
Storage: Store covered in a cool, dark place and use within 6 months.

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