• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Karissa's Vegan Kitchen logo

  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Side Dishes
    • Dessert
    • Snacks
    • Soup
  • About
    • Work With Me
    • Contact
  • eBooks
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • Popular Recipes
  • Search By Meals
  • Search By Ingredients
  • Search By Holidays
  • eBooks
  • Free Vegan Beginner's Guide
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Ingredients » Seasoning

    Homemade Taco Seasoning

    Published Sep 16, 2020 · Updated Sep 16, 2020 · 7 Comments

    • Share
    • Tweet

    This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission. See my disclosure policy.

    JUMP TO RECIPE

    Homemade taco seasoning can be used in all of your favorite tacos, chilis, and more!

    A teaspoon of taco seasoning.

    Bland food can totally ruin a meal for me - so I'm definitely a fan of using lots of spices and jazzing up my food. Cooking healthy and homemade food pretty much requires good use of seasoning or else it'll be totally boring (both to cook and to eat!)

    I use taco seasoning a LOT in cooking - In soups and stews and all kinds of tacos (lentil tacos and potato tacos are my favorites.) You can use it to season crispy tofu and add it with a dish with black beans, rice, and avocado. Another one of our frequent dinners is these vegan sheet pan nachos! I like to toss the taco spice mix with the corn and beans.

    It can also be used to add flavor to homemade chili. Overall, taco seasoning has a super versatile flavor profile and can be used it all kinds of Mexican or Tex Mex inspired dishes.

    I find that homemade spice mixes have a fresher, bolder flavor than the kind you can buy at the store in the packets.

    Ingredients for taco spice mix laid out on a surface: pepper, garlic powder, salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, and onion powder.

    Ingredients

    I love buying organic spices in bulk, which makes it even easier to make my own seasoning mixes when I need some and not have to run to the store last minute during dinner prep.

    • Chili powder
    • Cumin
    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    • Paprika
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • Oregano
    Spices mixed together in a bowl to make homemade taco seasoning.

    Instructions

    The one and only step to this recipe is simply mixing all of the ingredients together. I like to use a whisk to get rid of any clumps.

    Storage: Add to a jar and store for up to 1 year. Label the jar so you don't forget the date!

    A typical packet of taco seasoning contains 2 tablespoons. This mix makes 8 tablespoons. If you just need it for one recipe, you can adjust the serving size in the recipe card.

    Taco spice mix in a Weck jar with a teaspoon.

    Did you enjoy this recipe? Please leave a comment and a ⭐ star review below!

    Bowl of taco seasoning

    Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning

    Karissa Besaw
    DIY taco seasoning can be used in your favorite Mexican or Tex-Mex inspired dishes.
    5 from 8 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Seasoning
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 8 tablespoons
    Calories 20 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon cumin
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons oregano
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Mix all ingredients together.
    • Store in a jar for up to 1 year.

    Notes

    Use about 2 tablespoons when a recipe calls for a packet of taco seasoning.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 633mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1154IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    More Seasoning

    • Homemade Italian Seasoning
    • Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
    • Share
    • Tweet

    about karissa

    About Karissa

    Hey! I’m happy you’re here! My name is Karissa and I’ve been cooking up delicious vegan food since going vegan in 2016. Not vegan and just want to eat more plants? We don't judge - everyone is welcome in our kitchen. Read more...

  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • Primary Sidebar

    hey there!

    Welcome to Karissa's Vegan Kitchen! I’m happy you’re here! My name is Karissa and I’ve been cooking up delicious vegan food since going vegan in 2016. Not vegan and just want to eat more plants? We don't judge - everyone is welcome in our kitchen.

    • Fluffy Vegan Pancakes
    • Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing Recipe
    • The Best Fudgy Vegan Brownies
    • Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese
    • Impossible Burger Meatloaf
    • Easy 5-Minute Vegan Gravy

    Footer

    Image says "featured on..." then includes company logos of Finding Vegan, healthline, VegNews, PETA, Runner's World, LiveKindly, Prevention, Woman's Day, Shape, Buzzfeed, and MSN.

    COPYRIGHT © 2022 KARISSA'S VEGAN KITCHEN · Privacy Policy & Disclosures · Contact