If I had a dime for every time Curtis has requested tacos for dinner, we would have enough money to build a pool. That sounds so specific but Curtis really wants to build a pool. Haha Every week, it never fails, he says let's have tacos! I love making them (and eating them) so 9 times out of 10, I say okay.
I have used this taco seasoning recipe from all recipes for years. We have slightly tweaked it to our taste and honestly it took too much time to gather all of the bottles to put the seasoning mix together so whenever I would put this together, I would make two batches. But then every other time I would have to gather all of the bottles and start over.
So months ago, I decided to make an entire jar of spices. We have been making tacos out of this jar for a few months so I wanted to make more. For gifts, for hostess gifts and for just because gifts and for us. I made a total of eight jars and am so excited to have taco seasoning for tacos for a while!
Line them up! This is how many jars of spices it took to fill 8 9-ounce jars.
First, get all of your tools ready. I laid down a paper towel because I knew I would lose some and the paper towel kept my counter clean. You'll need 1/4 cup measuring cup, a Tablespoon spoon, a teaspoon spoon, a 1/14 & a 1/2 teaspoon spoon.
Measure out the spices, do one spice at at time so it's easier to keep track of it.
After an addition of a spice, mix with a chopstick (hey it's a great kitchen tool! not just an eating utensil) or a butter knife just to ensure all ingredients get incorporated.
Easy peasy.
I add the 1/4 cup of chili powder last.
Close the jars with the lids. I used the 9 ounce Weck jars…love them. I love that I can reuse them too! I flip over and shake just a little bit just to make sure everything is incorporated.
Here's my favorite way to make tacos using this taco seasoning recipe. And if you decide to give them out as gifts, I made printable gift tags for you to use! (Please don't link directly to the download link, if you're going to link to these tags…please link to this post. Thanks!)
Recipe
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
For a 9-ounce jar
- 1 3/4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 3/4 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 3/4 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 Tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon paprika or 3 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 Tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or 3 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 Tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or 3 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 Tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or 3 1/2 teaspoons
- 1/4 cup + 3 Tablespoons chili powder
For dinner tonight, if you're not putting a jar together
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add spices to jar one at a time, after each addition, mix with a butter knife, spoon or chopstick. Close jar tightly and flip to and shake slightly to ensure it's completely mixed up.
- When using in a recipe, use 1 to 1 1/2 Tablespoons for one pound of meat. Give my favorite beef tacos recipe or chicken tortilla soup a try!
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- 1/2 container of 4 ounces black pepper
- 6 containers of 2.5 ounces chili powder
- 2 1/2 containers of 0.9 ounce ground cumin
- 1 1/2 containers of 2.12 ounces paprika
- 1/2 container of 1.5 ounces crushed red pepper flakes
- 2/3 container of 3.12 ounces garlic powder
- 2/3 container of 2.62 ounces onion powder
- 3/4 container of 0.75 ounce dried oregano leaves
- barely put a dent in the huge container of sea salt I had
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Beth Bilous says
Adorable idea, I love Weck jars too. I will make other seasonings in them as well. The ones we use all the time like Pizza seasoning. Thanks.
Tanya says
Hi,
I’m an Australian and we use 20ml tablespoons. Is your recipe using American measures of 15ml tablespoon? Many thanks, Tanya
Julie Deily says
Hi Tanya, I’m using the American tablespoons! Thanks!
Lynette W. says
Every time I make homemade taco seasoning it is a bit too spicy for my “mild” loving family. Any suggestions or recipes for making it a mild version?
Julie Deily says
Hi Lynette,
I would use a mild salsa in the taco meat and just exclude the crushed red peppers from the taco seasoning. Hope that helps!
JaneC says
This looks great, I don’t buy packaged seasonings anymore, but sometimes I have a hard time getting my own put together just right.
We also limit salt intake, so I can cut the salt down here, though there is not a lot, so perhaps I don’t need to.
Anyway, thanks so much for this. I can’t wait to make it.
Aviva H says
Beautiful idea with the glass jars. Just a silly question, can it be made all at once in one bowl or is there a reason you did it jar by jar? TIA
Sherry Hoover says
There must be a reason….? Why do you not mix the entire batch in a big bowl and divide into the jars? Seems it would be much easier.
Jenny @ BAKE says
I love this idea! and I bet people absolutely love receiving these jars as gifts!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
Love the idea of making this seasoning. We have tacos all the time, but I always forget to buy the seasoning at the store. I also sometimes wonder what actually is in that seasoning. Do you this on beef and chicken tacos?
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
I just posted taco seasoning last week too. I love your labels!
natalie @ wee eats says
once i made my own taco seasoning, i could never go back to store-bought! what an amazing idea to gift it! – i love those tags and I think that these could definitely make an appearance at my next gift-giving event! (or i may have to plan something JUST so i can give them out – lol!)
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Homemade taco seasonings are truly the best way to get the flavors tweaked just right for your own taste buds. I’m loving your presentation with the Weck jars and fun tags. A most excellent gift!
kelley {mountain mama cooks} says
I make a similar mixture and it’s what I grew up eating a few times a month- total comfort food for me and a recipe that I turn to often on busy nights. I have never thought to make a big batch ahead though…. so doing it soon- genius!!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love this idea and those jars are too cute!
Kristin says
Spreading some Friday Love! YEAH for DIY seasoning! And a special TY for NOT including sugar! And super love the jars! Cute gift!
Thank you for all that you do!
Pinned!
K-
Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen says
Homemade taco seasoning is the best isn’t it? I swear I don’t think I could ever go back to the store bought kind. I’ll have to give your recipe a try! 🙂
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
We’re always eating tacos! I need to make a big batch to have on hand!
katie says
Love making my own taco seasoning! I need to give your recipe a try! I make/crave tacos weekly 😉
Alicia @ Alicia Carlson Photography says
Smart idea, Julie!
Allison says
Wow, this is great! I have Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe that uses taco seasoning as its spice mixture and I hate using the package mix. I will be making this instead. Thanks!
Carla @ Carlas Confections says
I only just recently made my own taco seasoning and I will never go back to the store bought kind. It is seriously amazing. I love how you portioned them out into the jars too! So much cuter when they are in mini jars 😉
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I am so doing this! Homemade taco seasoning – so much better then the store-bought kind!
Marsha Chambers says
Nevermind – I found the reference in your article about the jars. LOL
Marsha Chambers says
I love those little jars. Can I ask where you got them?
Elizabeth says
Mmmm, I should probably do this, with the amount of times I crave tacos! When you add the seasoning to the browned meat, do you add any water, like you’re supposed to do with the packets?
Julie Deily says
Hi Elizabeth, I don’t think it needs it at all. I add my favorite salsa though. Here’s my recipe using this taco seasoning: https://www.thelittlekitchen.net/homemade-taco-seasoning-recipe/
Gen says
Amazingly good! And seems to have far less sodium per meal than the prepared mixed taco spices. That’s such an important consideration. And demonstrates that we do not need anywhere as much sodium as prepared foods give us! Thank you for this –
Julie Deily says
Hey Gen and I love my salt! LOL I actually think making your own taco seasoning tastes better!
Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says
Love the idea of mixing your own taco seasoning Julie – my youngest son loves coming up with his own herb/spice concoction and sprinkling it on everything from popcorn to pasta to roast chicken.
Julie Deily says
I love that your kids enjoy cooking as much as you do! You should be a proud mama! Thanks, Jeanette!
Aggie says
I feel so lucky to have received one of these jars! 🙂 I love that you made such a bulk batch, it’s a great gift idea (I personally LOVED it) and it’s so much more convenient to make it like this.
Gorgeous pics of those jars!
Julie Deily says
Thank you, Aggie! And so glad you liked your jar! 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Well isn’t this just so SMART! Pinned! I love seeing all those jars out. It looks mad scientist-ish, in a good way 🙂
Julie Deily says
Haha thanks, Averie!
Tieghan Gerard says
Such a great idea! I love making my owns seasoning mixes so this is perfect!
Julie Deily says
Thanks, Tieghan! 🙂
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Julie Deily says
Thanks, Lori! 🙂