Skip the store-bought stuff and learn how to make homemade taco seasoning mix yourself. This recipe is right on. It tastes like purchased mixes, but is cheaper and has nearly half the sodium. Your heart and wallet will surely thank you! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

all-purpose flour

chili powder

onion

garlic powder

salt

oregano

cumin

cayenne pepper

coriander

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:

beef

water

wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Combine the first 9 ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 4 batches (about 1 cup total).

To prepare tacos: In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add 1/4 cup taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup beef mixture.

<p>Please note that I did not include the water, beef or tortillas with this recipe for taco seasoning mix.  I just made the MIX and it worked out very nicely.  I'd used this recipe for the Sweet 'n Spicy Chicken recipe from Taste of Home!</p>

<p>I don't care for this spice combination, and I am not savvy enough to figure out which spices to adjust.  I can only describe the flavor as "muddy" or "dark" and that may not make sense to anyone.  I found a combination elsewhere that we really like, which is unusual, because Taste of Home is my "go to" for recipes and advice.  Thank you!  </p>

A very handy mix to have on hand. For smaller amounts of meet: I discovered that 2T of the mix/ 1/2 lb. of ground beef works perfectly to flavor the meat. This is a great way to get the seasoning without opening a packet for a smaller amount of meat

After making this for the first time, I never bought a packaged taco seasoning again. Very good, and I know what is in it!

I've been using this recipe for years and decided I should rate it. I miss nothing from the packaged stuff. I make two batches one for my house and one for my parents house. I delete the salt and cayenne for them and of course my mom adjust the taste how her and my dad like. Thank you!!!!!!

Thank you so much for this recipe.  I made it today for the first time.  I did not have coriander so I used cardamom. I also cut a fresh onion and diced/minced it.  I'd roasted part of the pieces and allowed them to dry out and just put the balance of the minced onion in my oven-making sure to turn off the oven each time in order to dry the pieces. Anyway, it beat going to a store for dried minced onion!  delowenstein, Volunteer Field Editor

Fresh made in just a few minutes.  I worked with the ingredients,but also around some of the ingredients.I did not use the flour or salt. Which saved in some carbs and sodium. I also ran all of the ingredients through my mini food processor which  really whirled all of the ingredients together..I used less chili powder and  adjusted a few others to suit our taste preferences.A true WinnerVFE.

I made a batch of this immediately after seeing it posted on Facebook.  I used the seasoning mix w/o the beef the first time for a fish dish...fantastic blend of flavors and very versatile.

This was really good. We liked the extra little zip to it (my 6 and 8 year-olds agreed). I will be using this from now on for taco night - which we have at least twice a month.

I'll never buy store bought taco seasoning again! I'll always keep this recipe on hand for taco night. My kids loved it!:P

I thought this was very good and great to keep on hand. It was too spicy for my 2 and 5 year old, so next time I will not put in as much chili powder and cayenne pepper. I left out the salt and did not miss it. I cooked chicken strips in a little butter and then added the mix and water; will try it with ground beef next time. Excellent mix!

This is very similar to one I have used for a couple years. I added cornstarch to the one I usually make so did that with this one too, replacing the flour. This is good, it would have been a bit hot for my hubby so I reduced the cayenne to 1/2 tsp. My other recipe doesn't call for the coriander, I think it is a nice addition.

I use this mix in lots of recipes. We found it a little "hot" for the wee ones....but I just cut back the quanity I use.  Awesome!

This was very easy and fun to make with the kids! Even my husband liked this homemade taco seasoning!

Love this - and no sugar as in the pre-packaged seasonings. Will keep this on hand at all times. Thank you!

I left out the SALT and this was a great recipe for my husband on a low salt diet.

Staple in the cupbaord now, no package mixes.  Left out some of the salt...

I cook for my elderly mother so anything with cayenne I replace with paprika with just a bit of cayenne.  I always use homemade seasoning mixes now and dressings because  most packaged store bought has msg or some sort of bad preservatives in them.

There's something wrong in the written recipe. It lists "1 teaspoon of coriander" twice.  Is there a spice missing, or just a misprint?  Overall a pretty decent spice blend.

Good recipe, but I think I need to tweak it for my family's taste.

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homemade taco seasoning mix

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 8.5

Author : Taste of Home

Ingredients

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