Homemade Taco Seasoning (mild)

You won’t believe how easy it is to make your own mild taco seasoning at home. With just 5 minutes of time and 6 common ingredients you can make your very own taco seasoning blend. It’s so easy and so versatile, you’ll wonder why you haven’t made your own taco spice blend before!

I love making my own taco seasoning at home because it’s versatile, and I can measure out exactly what I need, which means no more folded half pouches of taco seasoning hiding in the back of the spice cabinet.

This mild homemade taco seasoning is also easily customizable if you or someone in your family likes things a little on the spicier side. And it’s as easy to make as it is versatile! I use it to season my Black Bean Taco Soup.

You can also use it as you would a standard store-bought seasoning packet for ground beef or turkey tacos. Or try it as a dry rub on some grilled or sauteed chicken or shrimp. You are going to love this easy taco seasoning recipe!

Why you’ll love making your own taco seasoning

There are so many reasons to love making your own this easy taco seasoning. Here are just a few of my favorites.

• You can use your favorite brand of spices to make this seasoning blend.
• You can make a double or triple batch, so you always have enough on hand. 
• The taco seasoning recipe is mild enough for kids and adults who don’t like too much heat in their food but still want a lot of flavor.
• It’s easy to alter. You can adjust the seasonings to your preferences to make it more or less spicy, though this one is pretty mild.
• This mild taco seasoning makes a great gift or stocking stuffer. Perfect for holiday gift exchanges or a hostess gift.

Ingredients to make homemade mild taco seasoning

You just need 6 simple ingredients to make this easy taco seasoning recipe. Also, make sure you are using fresh spices for the best results.

• Chili powder – you can use light or dark chili powder
• Ground coriander 
• Ground cumin
• Paprika
• Cornstarch helps keep the spices from binding together in the jar and helps thicken the taco meat.
• Diamond Crystal Kosher salt flakes – if you are using table salt (like Morton’s, for example), use half the amount of salt called for in the recipe.

Substitutions & alterations

• Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika or chipotle seasoning to increase the depth of flavor and add a bit of smokiness to your taco seasoning blend. 
• Add ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper to add some extra heat to the seasoning mix.
• You can use arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch.

How to make your own mild taco seasoning at home

It couldn’t be easier to make this simple mild taco seasoning. Just measure, mix, and store.

1. Measure the ingredients into a medium mixing bowl 
2. Whisk to combine the ingredients
3. Store taco seasoning mix in an airtight container like a small mason jar or an old, clean spice jar. Stored properly, seasoning will be at its best for up to 6 months.

Tips & tricks

• Make a double or triple batch so you have it on hand all the time. 
• Make sure your spices aren’t more than 6-9 months old. Spices won’t necessarily go “bad,” but they do lose their potency over time. 

How to use homemade taco seasoning

• Use it to season this Black Bean Taco Soup.
• Add it to ground beef or ground turkey in place of the contents of a taco seasoning packet.
• Use it as a dry rub on chicken breast or thighs.
• One word: Fajitas.
• As a seasoning for shrimp or fish. 
• As a seasoning for tofu or tofu crumbles.

How to store homemade taco seasoning mix

Store your DIY taco seasoning blend in an airtight container like a small mason jar or an old, clean spice jar. Stored properly, seasoning will be at its best for up to 6 months.

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