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    Simple Homemade Taco Seasoning (Mild)

    Mar 22, 2022 / by Laney Schwartz / 4 Comments

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    This quick and simple Homemade Taco Seasoning is so much better than the packaged stuff, and you probably have these spices in your pantry!

    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mild: Taco seasoning spices in a glass jar on a marble countertop

    I really love showing you just how easy making delicious food at home can be. So many people are intimidated by phrases like “homemade” or “from scratch,” but recipes like this Homemade Taco Seasoning just might be easier than buying a packet from the store. We’ll use ingredients you likely already have in your spice cabinet to create enough seasoning for the next few Taco Tuesdays! Use it for a Turkey Taco Bake, Vegetarian Tacos, or a weeknight Turkey Taco Skillet.

    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mild: salt pepper garlic powder chili powder paprika and cumin in dishes

    Homemade Mild Taco Seasoning Ingredients

    This recipe makes between 1/3 and 1/2 cup of seasoning. That means it replaces three or four traditional packets of taco seasoning, which contain about two tablespoons of mix.

    • Chili powder – This is the main ingredient! This is a mild Homemade Taco Seasoning, though, so trust me when I say the other spices will balance with the chili powder to create the perfect, not-too-spicy blend.
    • Salt and pepper – I always suggest starting with the amount in the recipe, then adjusting to taste after that.
    • Garlic powder – I love the way a bit of garlic balances the warmer flavors of the other spices. This is another ingredient that you can adjust to your preference if you like things a bit more garlicky.
    • Paprika – Paprika has a bit of a smoky flavor that adds dimension and warmth to any dish. It also creates the gorgeous color in this seasoning blend!
    • Cumin – This is all flavor! Cumin rounds things out with an earthy, savory finish.
    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mild - spices being mixed with spoon in orange bowl

    How Long to Store Homemade Taco Seasoning

    This Homemade Taco Seasoning can be stored at room temperature for up to six months (seriously…six months!), so definitely double or triple the recipe if you know you’ll use it. I pour it into a Mason Jar to keep it in the pantry. I also think a spice blend like this makes a really thoughtful gift. You can deliver it with a stack of tortillas from your local farmer’s market and of course, a printed copy of your favorite Life is But a Dish recipe 😉

    Homemade Taco Seasoning: Pouring taco spices from spoon into jar on a marble countertop

    Food Photography by Ashley Cuoco

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    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mild: Taco seasoning spices in a glass jar on a marble countertop

    Homemade Taco Seasoning (Mild)

    • Author: Laney Schwartz
    • Prep Time: 2 minutes
    • Total Time: 2 minutes
    • Yield: 1/2 cup 1x
    • Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
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    This quick and simple Homemade Taco Seasoning is so much better than the packaged stuff, and you probably have these spices in your pantry!


    Ingredients

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    • 3 tablespoons chili powder
    • 3 teaspoons salt
    • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 ½  teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 ½  teaspoons paprika
    • 1 ½  teaspoons cumin

    Instructions

    1. Add all the ingredients to a bowl and whisk gently until well combined. Store in an airtight jar or container for up to 6 months. Yields between ⅓ – ½ cup. Can easily double or triple the recipe to make more!

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      Comments

    1. Scott Bourland

      April 28, 2022 at 5:54 am

      Hi Laney, isn’t 3 teaspoons of salt the same as 1 tablespoon in the 1X recipe ? Normal seasoning mix is about 1 ounce of mix per 1 pound of meat. The 1X mix weighs almost 2 ounces, how much mix do you recommend for 1 pound of meat. I used 1 ounce with 1 pound of meat a day it was much better than packaged mix.
      Thank you, Scott

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      • Laney Schwartz

        May 09, 2022 at 1:24 pm

        Hi Scott! Yes, 3 teaspoons is 1 tablespoon. I would use about 1 tablespoon of seasoning for 1 pound of meat.

    2. Michelle

      March 27, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      How much spice do I add for a pound of hamburger meat?

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      • Laney Schwartz

        March 28, 2022 at 3:36 pm

        about 1 tablespoon per pound of meat

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