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EASY HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING (Gluten-Free)

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This gluten-free Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is the perfect balance of flavors. Control what goes into your food with this easy and mild seasoning.

HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING

I have had a super educational week this past week. I dipped my toe into the world of gluten-free recipe creation. I have a special recipe that I’m sharing on here in a couple of days that will be my first (on-purpose) gluten-free recipe. I’m not on or going on a gluten-free diet but I have a couple of friends whose children were diagnosed with celiac disease. So, as a friend, I want to be helpful with recipes they can use every day!
taco seasonings laid out on a wooden cutting board: chili powder, onion powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher (or sea) salt, black pepper

CAN I MAKE THIS TACO SEASONING MILD OR SPICIER?

You control how spicy or how mild you want this. My family prefers mild. Just use more or less chili powder depending on how spicy you want it. That is the benefit of making it yourself! No artificial additives or preservatives either. Also, my son loves to help make it and use it in our favorite DORITOS TACO SALAD or EASY TACO MAC & CHEESE.Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe

HOW DO I STORE THIS HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING?

It’s really important to put your homemade taco seasoning in a zip-top bag or a lidded container. It will keep your spices as fresh as possible for a longer period of time.

Taco seasonings shaken together in a mason jar

HOW LONG IS HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING GOOD FOR?

Generally, the spices will last for 6 months. Check the expiration date on the bottles of spices you are using to make this taco seasoning mix. You’d be surprised how many of us are working with old spices! The fresher the spice, the longer this seasoning will last! Also, if you really love the idea of making your own seasoning mixes, you must try my HOMEMADE RANCH SEASONING
HOMEMADE DRY ONION SOUP MIX.Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe from The Country Cook

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
chili powder
onion powder
ground cumin
garlic powder
smoked paprika
kosher (or sea) salt
black pepperchili powder, onion powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher (or sea) salt, black pepper

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING:

Measure all of the ingredients into a lidded jar (I love my mason jars!) Shake until all ingredients are combined.

It’s a good idea to put a sticker or label on the jar that identifies the seasoning but also how to use it. So for one pound of meat, you would use 3 tbsp. of seasoning plus about 2/3 cup of water.Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe

Enjoy!

Originally published: June 2015
Updated and republished: May 2019

 

Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe

HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING

This gluten-free Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe is the perfect balance of flavors. Control what goes into your food with this easy and mild seasoning.
5 from 12 votes
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Course: seasoning
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Taco Seasoning
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 29kcal
Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chili powder
  • 1/4 cup onion powder
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Measure all of the ingredients into a lidded jar.
  • Shake until all ingredients are combined.

Notes

This recipe makes about one cup of seasoning.
Before each use, give it a good shake.
  • 3 tbsp. seasoning = 1 packet
  • For one pound of meat, use 3 tbsp. of seasoning plus about 2/3 cup of water.

Nutrition

Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 9% | Vitamin C: 1.1% | Calcium: 3.4% | Iron: 8.5%
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WANT SOME RECIPES YOU CAN TEST OUT YOUR HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING IN? TRY THESE!
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CROCK POT WHITE QUESO DIP
DORITO TACO CASSEROLE
TACO POTATOES
CORNBREAD TACO BAKE
TACO RICE
MEXICAN LASAGNA
CROCK POT TACO JOES

Here’s a free printable to attach to your jar. Just click HERE or on the photo below to print (double-sided).Taco Seasoning Printable

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Comments

  1. Tabitha says

    April 13, 2018 at 12:08 pm


    Hi there! Did you use to have a different taco seasoning recipe? I have part of on screen shot and it shows a jar with a handwritten label that says 3 TBSP seasoning and 1/3 c H2O. I made that recipe and my family loved! I think it was a little different ratios that what’s is in this recipe. I made this recipe last night and it’s seemed spicier so I was just confused! The screen shot I took shows this is where I got the original recipe from!
    Thanks!!

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  2. Michelle says

    November 9, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    I haven’t tried this but am anxious to. I like that it doesn’t have MSG in it. I get mixed reviews on MSG & if it is gluten-free and/or if it causes a reaction. As I’m reading your blog I’m pushing on the side of my face trying to eat cause my Sjogren’s is acting up. I feel for you. And as you’ve probably learned, since this is an older post, there are LOTS of things that have gluten. I don’t even try anything that has natural flavorings unless it specifies what it is or if it’s gluten-free. Hope you’re doing well.

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  4. Kimberlee says

    May 4, 2019 at 11:49 am

    Hello! I love this recipe I have made it before. I do have one question, though. How much does it make altogether? Because I am having a taco bar at my daughters graduation party and I need to know how much of this to make.
    Thank you

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