This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.
Homemade Taco Seasoning is simple and easy to mix together and adds so much flavor to everything it touches. Try it on lentils for tacos, ground beef for taco bowls, chicken, the list goes on and on.
We appreciate your support
Please let me know if you have any questions about this recipe. I read all the comments myself and I try to help as soon as I can. I have readers from all levels of comfort and experience in the kitchen on my site, and I’ve tried to answer some of your questions already in the post. But if I’ve missed anything, please feel free to leave a comment and ask.
The search for great Mexican food
We used to buy marinated carne asada from our grocery store. And, I’m pretty sure that the recipe for the marinade was one of the butchers’ family recipes. I’m also pretty sure that whoever that guy was, he doesn’t work there anymore, and he took his family recipe with him when he left.
So, we’ve been on the lookout for a great carne asada for a while. Now, it could be another marinaded one from a store, but I’d prefer to make my own. I’ve asked around for a traditional carne asada recipe (maybe one that your Grandma makes? Feel free to share in the comments!). But I haven’t had much luck with any traditional recipes. I have gotten some great ones for marinated steaks. But, traditional, still looking…
Well, last weekend we tried a new recipe, and it called for Taco Seasoning. About 1/2 cup of the stuff. So, I set to work on a taco seasoning I could make at home and in pretty large quantities. This is what I came up with. I modified a recipe from Cassie Craves (she inspired me on my Taco Pasta too).
This Taco Seasoning is ahhh-mazing. It smells so deep and rich. So full of flavor. And, I left the salt out entirely. I don’t think it needed it, but if you are putting the Taco Seasoning on steak, you may wish to salt the steak directly. I can just picture some tofu rubbed with this powder, or this mixed into lentils and stewed tomatoes. I’d also love to try it with Homemade Chile Powder. Mmmmm. (oh, sorry was I drooling?)
Oh, as for the carne asada, we’re still attempting to prefect it. A couple more tweaks and I think it’ll be there. I’ll share it when we finalize it. And, no I don’t eat the carne asada (it’s all for the husband), but I will try pesco asada once we get the recipe down! 😉
Update!! We’ve found the most amazing Carne Asada Marinade!
Recipe notes
Besides being super easy to make, I love that you can customize homemade seasonings. I left the salt out of this recipe. I find so many of the store bought ones to be too salty. And, you can always add salt to your dish, but you can never take it out.
Let’s keep in touch
If you like seeing my recipes subscribe via email in the upper right.
Or, connect with me on your favorite social media channel for recipes, photos, & much more:
Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter!
And find my shop on Amazon for recommendations on cool tools
If you try this recipe,
please come back & leave a comment below letting us know how it goes.
Share a picture & tag @lifecurrents on Instagram.
Or you can upload a “tried it” photo (I would love to see)
via the pin.
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons chili powder
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well to combine. Or, stir to mix in a bowl.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
babsonthego4
This is fantastic.. I think it will be less cost and more yum… LOL.. Thank You for this recipe..
Anne-Marie
This looks great! I’d love for you to share your recipe on my new blog hop, {Wheat-Free Wednesday}! Hope to see you there! 🙂
http://www.annemariecain.com/wheat-free-wednesday-11-07-12/
Anne-Marie
Ashima
Hey!
Stumbled upon yoru blog via facebook! Nice blog and a nice recipe format 🙂 I think I will also try and include a printable recipe format now..
and beautiful looking recipe.. should try it out soon. It’s a wonder how simple it is to make different seasonings at home and yet the supermarket is full of spice combinations.. Talking especially for Indian cuisine, I am amazed everytime I visit the spice aisle to see a spice mix for every 2nd dish and while our mother’s kitchen produced great dishes with just the basic spices! 🙂
Cheers,
Ashima
Michelle
I love making my own seasonings. It saves so much money! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Please come back Sunday to vote!
Katherines Corner
fantastic and so much better than buying it from the market! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop. Wishing you a happy weekend. xo
Mama Rosemary
Great looking recipe, my mouth is watering right now!! Yum! I can’t wait to give it a try.
Thanks for sharing on Natural Living Monday.
Katie Mae
Carne Asada! 🙂 I use lemon juice, ornage juice, salt, black pepper, garlic and onions. That’s what the locals in my area (Baja) use. Thanks for sharing on Natural Living Monday! 🙂 I hope you join us again this week! http://mexicanwildflower.blogspot.mx/2012/11/natural-living-mondays-10.html
Kathi Lipp
Debi – this looks great- thanks for sharing
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma)
This is such a staple in my pantry! I can’t wait to try your recipe! Thanks for kicking off the Gluten Free Fridays party this weekend! WOOT! We have some awesome recipes and they just keep coming!! So….Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂 Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
Becca
Very cool to know! I have to pin this…
ahumblebumble.blogspot.com
Anne-Marie
Thanks for sharing at {Wheat-Free Wednesday} last week. Your post has been pinned to my Pinterest board. I hope you’ll share again this week:
http://www.annemariecain.com/wheat-free-wednesday-thanksgiving/
Anne-Marie
Michelle Day
I’ll definitely try this one. I love homemade seasoning mixes. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful week.
Michelle
Renee's Kitchen Adventures
Debi, I wanted to make taco salad tonight and realized I was out of taco seasoning, so I remembered seeing this recipe today and made it!! It was really perfect on some ground turkey! thanks so much for this recipe!
justine @ Full Belly SIsters
I love making my own seasonings and this one is no exception—your recipe is delicious! Came out really great and I know I’ll be using it in lots of recipes.