Homemade Taco Seasoning is quick and easy to make. You can adjust your seasonings to your taste and have fresh seasoning on hand at all times for your Mexican recipes.
1/2 cup water: After you’ve browned your meat, add in 1/2 cup water with 3 tablespoons of the taco seasoning mix. Stir to combine and mix all together. Slowly add in another 1/2 cup water as some will begin to absorb – you want it with a little sauce, just not too watery!
WHAT IS IN TACO SEASONING?
- chili powder
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- red pepper flakes
- oregano
- paprika
- cumin
- sea salt
- pepper
This homemade version has a rich flavor that you can’t get with a store-bought taco seasoning packet. You can make it in bulk in a big batch and use it whenever you want or for every Taco Tuesday. Just store it in a dry place in your spice cabinet.
A good rule of thumb is that you use 2 tablespoons of seasoning for any type of meat.
HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING RECIPE
What I’ve learned since I’ve had this blog is that are a couple of things that are considered taboo with the serious foodies: condensed cream of anything soups, food colorings, and taco seasoning packets. These things also tend to bring on a slew of strongly worded emails and comments. I never knew that food could bring out such anger.
I totally get the condensed soup thing. They’re not healthy and full of sodium – but sometimes throwing some chicken in a crockpot with a can of something is what I have to do to have dinner done when I’ll be gone all day. The couple of recipes I have on this blog with condensed soups in them are actually some of the most popular.
The food coloring I think should be taken in stride. I don’t think Rainbow Cupcakes once a year will kill you. I just don’t.
And everytime I post a recipe with taco seasoning in it for taco meat I get a lot of comments like “ew“, “yuck“, and “so much unnecessary sodium“.
Phew. This food blogging thing isn’t for the thin skinned.
So what I’m saying is that I hear ya; I get it. Every one is entitled to an opinion and I appreciate all of your comments (but the nice ones I appreciate more).
Does that mean that I won’t ever post a recipe with the above contraband in it ever again? Ummm, no. The reason I have this blog is because I love food.
And food comes in all shapes, tastes, and sizes. And hello, my name is The Girl Who Ate Everything so it’s my duty to not exclude anything.
But I thought I’d give homemade taco seasoning a try. Sometimes I don’t have a seasoning packet and who knew I could make my own taco seasoning with what I have on hand.
Quick & Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning
FAQ
How much water do you add to taco seasoning packet?
How much taco seasoning for 1 lb of meat?
How much water do you add to Ortega taco seasoning?
How much taco seasoning per ounce?
How much taco seasoning for 1 pound of ground meat?
Below are the amounts to mix up that 2 tablespoons (1 packet) of taco seasoning. This is the amount to use for 1 pound of ground meat. Note that for this recipe, you don’t add as much water as you would if you had a packet of taco seasoning. You’ll only need 2 tablespoons of water.
How much taco seasoning in a packet?
How much taco seasoning in a packet: (28g) of McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning Mix in each packet. About 12tsp. per packet. Assorted Toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese, salsa or sour cream. 1. Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat. 2. Stir in Seasoning Mix and water. 3. Bring to boil.
Do you add water to taco seasoning?
Note that for this recipe, you don’t add as much water as you would if you had a packet of taco seasoning. You’ll only need 2 tablespoons of water. You brown the meat until fully-cooked, then stir in the seasoning, and then stir in the water. Simmer for 2 minutes.
How do you make taco seasoning mix with ground beef?
When making tacos with ground meats, use a ratio of 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix to 1/2 cup water to 1 pound of ground beef or other meat. To double this, use 4 tablespoons taco seasoning mix to 1 cup water to 2 pounds of meat. Such a great recipe. Great for any spicy food lover.