Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Name: Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings per batch.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup chili powder; 3 tablespoons dried minced onion; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 2-1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 3/4 cup water; 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Skip the store-bought stuff and learn how to make taco seasoning 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

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 cup water
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Directions

Combine the first nine 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.

Test Kitchen Tips

This morphs into fajita seasoning with a few easy steps: Replace the minced onion with onion powder; omit the coriander and flour; then add 1 teaspoon of sugar.

To take the raw edge off spices, cook them in a bit of oil or add them to the meat mixture for a minute before adding any liquid.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 338 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 619mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.

Originally published as Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix in Healthy Cooking April/May 2010

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Appy_Girl

May 23, 2018

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.
delowenstein

Apr 14, 2018

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
joycerm53

May 4, 2017

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

Jul 31, 2016

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.
amehart

Jul 4, 2016

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

May 23, 2016

This was great! Nice and spicy and I love the fact it makes 4 batches. Thanks!
krysfielder

Jun 6, 2015

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

Mar 26, 2015

Super easy to make!
Kasha

Feb 18, 2015

Staple in the cupbaord now, no package mixes. Left out some of the salt...
emower72

Feb 25, 2013

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.