Homemade Taco Seasoning

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

Make this easy Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe in minutes with just a handful of common pantry spices. It's cheaper and tastier than store-bought taco seasoning, and you can easily customize it any way 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 (see note 1)
salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch optional (see note 2)

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Instructions

In a small bowl with a whisk, or in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste (I like 2 teaspoons). Whisk in cornstarch if desired. Store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.

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Notes

Cayenne pepper: Feel free to eliminate this if you don't like spice or are feeding children. Increase it if you crave the heat! Or substitute red pepper flakes.
Cornstarch: This is a gluten-free thickening agent found in many store-bought packets. It's optional here, so add it if you want to.
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 in an airtight container in a cool, dark place and use within 6 months.

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