It’s good to know (as best you can) what exactly is going into your recipes. This homemade taco seasoning is packed with flavor, a little less on the sodium, and no preservatives. Use it whenever you want to spice things up a bit…oh, and don’t worry, it’s not too spicy. If you want it spicier, increase the cayenne. So good and really easy! Double or triple the recipe to keep on hand. If using to make taco meat…cook the meat first, then add the seasoning (usually 1 ounce, then add 1 tablespoon of flour, then 1 cup of liquid, ie, stock). Note: This makes 2 ounces of seasoning (about 4 tablespoons). The store-bought packets usually are 1 ounce (2 tablespoons).
Homemade Taco Seasoning
This homemade taco seasoning is so much better than the packet variety, easy to make...and you control the ingredients. Adjust to your liking!
PrintIngredients
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp Adobo seasoning We like Goya
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients until fully mixed.
- Store in air-tight container.
I ran across you website while looking for Bahn Mi recipes which led me to your chicken quesadilla recipe and taco seasoning recipe. Looking forward to trying some of your dishes. In the taco seasoning you use Adobo seasoning as one of the ingredients but all the ingredients that are in Adobo seasoning are already in your taco seasoning recipe. So I was wondering why do you use Adobo instead of just increasing the other ingredients? Thanks.
Hey Rusty!! Feel free to tweak this recipe to your own tastes. We worked with many different spices and amounts. Hope you enjoy the recipes and please stay in touch! Best, Kris & Wesley
I made this seasoning and cooked with the chicken and added the flour & stock. The seasoning is amazingly tasty but extremely salty (I am a salt lover). I purchased Goya Adobo seasoning for it and that by itself is very salty. Did I buy the incorrect item, do you think?
HI Bonnie! Yes, the adobo has salt. I’m sure you did it all right. We need to add a side note about the salt levels. It’s easy to pull back, if too much. I’ll update the recipe accordingly. Thanks so much and please stay in touch!! Kris & Wesley
Hey, Kris,
My loon gave this taco seasoning a thumbs up. Hooray! We’re done with pricey packets, AND I had adobo seasoning I didn’t know what to do with. I hope to try some other recipes. You rock.
Hey Amanda!! Sorry for the delayed response. We’ve been in the midst of a move and things have been crazy. So glad you guys liked my taco seasoning a thumbs up!! We love it, too, and agree, so much better than the packaged stuff!! Thanks again!!!!! xoxox
Absolutely. Best wishes with your move. I hope you’ve had access to a kitchen the whole time. 🙂
Hi Kris,
This sounds really yummy!!
I also make my own taco seasoning but I have never thought to use adobo seasoning. What a great idea! I am going to try using it when I make my next batch.
Have you ever tried “True Lemon” or “True Lime”? I always use True Lime in my taco season mix and it tastes great.
Hi Cyndi! I don’t think I’m familiar with ‘True Lemon’ or ‘True Lime’…I’m going to check that out. I agree that lime adds such a nice depth to Latin dishes. Now I’m on a mission!! Thank you!
Kris – out of curiosity, if used with taco meat – how much chopped meat does one portion (1 oz.) of the seasoning make? How much stock?, lets say per pound of meat..
Hi Mitch. I would use 1 ounce (about 2 tablespoons) of the taco seasoning for 1 lb of chopped beef. To that I would add 1 & 1/2 teaspoons of flour (for thickener), stir to incorporate, then add about 2/3 cup of stock (or water). Cook until liquid has fully reduced down (shouldn’t be runny). Hope this answers your question. If not, let me know! Kris