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Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix – Save Money

March 27, 2009

Homemade taco seasoning mix can be used in place of the more expensive pre-packaged taco seasoning mix at the store. Blend together spices out of your own kitchen to create your own homemade taco seasoning mix. You can save money by making your own homemade taco seasoning mix and its just as tasty as what you buy in the packaged taco seasoning mix.

two tacos

Homemade taco seasoning mix is very easy to make, as all you need to do is measure out a few ingredients that you already have in your pantry. Why not save money and make your own homemade taco seasoning mix?

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

6 tsp. Chili Powder

5 tsp. paprika

4 1/2 tsp. cumin

2 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder

3 tsp. Onion Powder

1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper

Combine all ingredients together, and mix well. This should be stored in an airtight container for up to six months. Use 3 tablespoons of mix and add one cup of water, to one pound of ground beef.

Here is my friend, and fellow food blogger Fran from http://www.frantasticfood.com. She prepared her signature dish, fried Wontons using my homemade taco seasoning mix. She filed this report with the CNN ireports. Fabulous video, I almost hate putting this against my video, but you know what, good food, is good food.


  • http://frantasticfood.com Fran

    And that taco seasoning mix recipe is THE BEST! I’ve wondered for so many years about the spices and the ratios and this recipe answers the question 100%

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    [...] The results of my time at the market resulted in a simple, but oh so delicious dinner.  The beans were delicious and the tacos were perfect.  I used most of what I had left of the taco seasoning mix I made using my friend Stephanie’s recipe which can be found here. [...]

  • http://www.SureRecipe.com Sure Recipe

    Thanks, that’s a very interesting idea, I honestly never thought of trying to make my own. I always just buy the packets. I look forward to tweaking it for more and less spice.

  • Sylvia

    This looks great, however “expensive” isn’t probaby the words I would use to describe taco seasoning mix.. You can get it for like. 60 cents to free with coupons and deals. I would like to try my own however.. thanks for the ideas!
    -Sylvia
    Maybe the word should have used is to be frugal, make your own. I really, really, hate to buy a mix, when I have everything on hand. I don’t always have coupons, and I like the way I can flavor up my own seasoning mix, I love cumin, so I always double up on the cumin. I have a tiny spice cabinet, and any additional package or bottle is about 3 too many in that cabinet ;) – Stephanie

  • Rita

    Thanks for this! I like it because we are a low sodium family and do as much as I can, homemade. Check out the sodium levels in that prepackaged stuff!

  • http://Www.inadvertentlydomesticated.com Ms B

    Thanks for this! These are spices I have in my pantry and I can’t believe I haven’t made my own blend!

    -Ms B

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  • Judy Nutzmann

    Thanks for the recipe, because I am allergic to MSG, there are very few packaged items I can use so I always appreciate someone sharing recipies for MSG free, the label has to actually say NO MSG.

  • http://iammommy.net AManda

    I have been wanting the recipe but have been to lazy to look it up! :) THANK YOU!

  • Kim

    Why is it refrigerated? The spices don’t need refrigeration do they?

  • http://www.copykat.com Stephanie

    I have no idea why I said that ;) I’ll try to edit that out of my vocal if possible.

  • http://www.creditescort.com mike@Credit Repair

    Great videos! I will be making these for dinner tonight, No more packets for us thanks for the ratios on ingridients.

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    [...] I decided it was time to make more taco seasoning.  I use the recipe from my friend Stephanie at CopyKat.com.  It’s so dead on for that packaged stuff you get in the supermarket.  I used smoked [...]

  • http://www.troymedia.com/2011/03/17/cutting-back-on-ready-made-foods/ Cutting back on ready-made foods | Troy Media Corporation

    [...] It took me a long time to get out the habit of buying packaged taco and gravy mixes but there are so many recipes on the Internet that it’s much cheaper to make your own. Plus, you’ll always have a supply on hand and they’re preservative free too. One site I really like is http://www.copykat.com/2009/03/27/homemade-taco-seasoning-mix/ [...]

  • http://www.calgarybeacon.com/2011/03/cutting-back-on-ready-made-foods/ Cutting back on ready-made foods | Calgary Beacon

    [...] It took me a long time to get out the habit of buying packaged taco and gravy mixes but there are so many recipes on the Internet that it’s much cheaper to make your own. Plus, you’ll always have a supply on hand and they’re preservative free too. One site I really like is http://www.copykat.com/2009/03/27/homemade-taco-seasoning-mix/ [...]

  • http://thinrecipes.com/2011/05/05/cinco-de-mayo-recipes/ It’s a Tortilla Frenzy for Cinco de Mayo!

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    [...] Taco Wontons, came from having way too much odd food left over in my home. I used to threaten members of my family with something I heard about once. Prison loaf. You see Prison loaf is where you take all left overs, combine them into a bowl, add some water and flour, and then pour into a greased loaf pan, and bake. My Taco Wontons, are a far step above Prison loaf. While I started my won tons with some already cooked taco meat, you can prepare yours with freshly made taco meat. You may even want to try my recipe for taco seasoning. [...]