How to make Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix, plus 5 delicious recipes!

Homemade taco seasoning is easy to make, and can save you money. With this recipe it costs less than half of what you would pay for the pre packaged stuff. Plus, no preservatives!

This homemade taco seasoning mix tastes exactly like the packaged version. It’s versatile and easy to make. Listed below the homemade taco seasoning mix are 5 delicious recipes that you can use your taco seasoning on. Try them out for dinner, or a great dip for the ball game!

Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe

Yields: About 1/2 a cup.

• 6 teaspoons of chili powder
• 4½ teaspoons of cumin
• 5 teaspoons of paprika
• 3 teaspoons of onion powder
• 2½ teaspoons of garlic powder
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper

Mix all the ingredients, and store in an airtight container. The homemade mix is twice as strong as the store bought one, so add only half as much. 7 Teaspoons is equal to one store bought package.

And now, the recipes.

Once again this homemade taco seasoning mix is twice as strong as the store bought brand, i’ve made it easy for you by converting each package to 7 teaspoons in the recipes, but just keep this in mind for any other recipes you find online. Basically 1 package = 7 teaspoons of the homemade seasoning.

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Easy Homemade Tacos

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/4-1/2 of cup water
• lettuce (shredded)
• cheddar cheese (shredded)
• onion (chopped)
• tomatoes (chopped)
• soft and/or hard taco shells
• hot or mild sauce (bottled, optional)

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef and drain off fat.
2. Add water and 7 teaspoons (or 1 store bought package) of Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix.
3. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
4. If mixture gets too thick before cooking is complete, add a small amount of water to thin.
5. Serve on soft or hard taco shells topped with your favorite vegetables and sauce.

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Enchilada Casserole

• 2 lb. of ground beef or turkey
• 1 can of tomato sauce
• 1 cup of salsa
• 7 teaspoons (or 1 store bought package) of Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1 cup of corn (thawed)
• 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper
• 2 cups of grated Cheddar Cheese
• 1 can of refried beans
• 4 medium soft flour tortillas

Directions:

1. In skillet, brown and drain ground beef or turkey.
2. In same skillet with meat, add: tomato sauce, salsa, taco seasoning, corn, and pepper.
3. Mix and let simmer.
4. In round 2 quart covered round casserole dish (Corningware) begin to layer:  Flour tortilla, Heaping tablespoon refried beans (spread), Meat mixture (as above), Grated cheese.
5. Continue layering until out of above mixture. (Does approximately 3-4 layers)
6. Make sure top with cheese.
7. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese bubbles.
8. Serve with sour cream and tortilla chips!

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Touchdown Taco Dip

Yields: 4 Cups

• 1 (2 lb.) loaf  ofVelveeta cheese
• 2 lb. of lean ground beef
• 1 large jar of  salsa (your choice green or red)
• 1 packet of taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of chopped green onion (optional)

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef and drain.
2. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Add Velveeta to drained ground beef and taco meat mixture cook on medium low heat make sure to stir until cheese is melted.
4. Add jar of salsa. Cook slowly over low about 5-8 min until all the cheese it is all melted and mixed together well with salsa and ground beef.
5. You can keep this dip in a crock pot on low. Top with Green Onion (optional) and serve warm with tortilla chips.

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Taco Nachos

• 1 pound of ground beef
• 7 teaspoons (or 1 store bought package) of Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
• 3/4 cup of water
• 3/4 pound of processed cheese (cubed)
• 1 tablespoon of milk
• 1 (12 ounce) of package tortilla chips
• 1 (16 ounce) pf can re fried beans
• 1/2 cup of chopped fresh tomato
• 1/3 cup of chopped green onions

Directions:

1. Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and mix in homemade taco seasoning mix and water. Continue cooking 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Place processed cheese and milk in a small, microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir until blended and smooth.
3. Place tortilla chips on a large, microwave safe dish. Spread with refried beans. Top with beef and cheese and mixtures.
4. Microwave approximately 2 minutes on high, until the cheese has melted into the beef. Top with tomato and green onions. Serve warm.

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Taco Chili

Yields: 8 Servings

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 7 teaspoons (or 1 store bought package) of Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
• 2 cans (14.5 oz ea.) of diced tomatoes
• 1 can (10 oz) of diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 can (15 to 16 oz) of pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 can (15 oz) of chili beans in sauce
• 1 cup of frozen whole kernel corn
• shredded cheese (mozzarella, Monterey Jack or Cheddar)
• tortilla chips, slightly crushed

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion, one-half at a time, till meat is browned and onion is tender.
2. Drain off fat. Transfer to a 3 1/2- to 5-quart crockery cooker.
3. Stir in homemade taco seasoning mix, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, pinto beans, chili beans in chili sauce, and corn.
4. Cover; cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
5. Sprinkle each serving with some cheese and chips.

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Please comment below, and share any recipes you’ve made using Taco Seasoning Mix.

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