Large Batch Homemade Taco Seasoning – VIDEO
Make this large batch homemade taco seasoning to keep in your pantry. Easy to make and much better for you than store-bought.
I already have a recipe for homemade taco seasoning on my blog. It’s actually my most popular recipe. I usually quadruple the batch when I make it so that I have a jar ready to go at all times. I use it not only for tacos, but also for enchiladas and all sorts of other things. It’s very versatile and a great thing to have on hand. Lower in sodium than the store-bought variety, and all ingredients that you probably have on hand–and bonus–that you can pronounce. Go figure.
Another great thing about this large batch taco seasoning is that it is great for gifting. Perfect for your friends and family that love to cook. Slap a cute label on a cute jar and you’re good to go. I have given a bunch of this away and everyone loves it. Or at least that is what they tell me.
Instead of making you do the math to double or triple the recipe, I’ve done it for you (per reader request!). You’re welcome. I hate math too, so I understand your hesitancy.
About this big batch taco seasoning:
This recipe is for TEN TIMES the amount in the original recipe. This makes over two cups of taco seasoning. That’s a whole lotta taco Tuesdays, my friends. Approximately 11 taco Tuesdays. Yup, I’ve done more math for you. That’s how much I love you.
You can stretch it even further if you don’t like your tacos too spicy. This mix does have a bit of a kick to it so you’ll have to play around a little to decide how much you want to add to your taco meat.
My daughter loves helping me measure out all the spices for this recipe. “Me do! Me do! Me do!” She’s obsessed. Drives me completely nuts but I love every minute of the insanity.
Needed for this recipe:
What to add taco seasoning to:
I’ve developed a slight addiction to adding this taco seasoning to everything but the kitchen sink. If you’re looking for something outside the box, try these recipes:
- Taco Chicken Tenders
- Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken for Tacos
- Southwestern Homemade Flour Tacos
- Southwestern Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers
- Fajita Stuffed Chicken
- Southwestern Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
- Bean and Cheese Taco Rolls
- Southwestern Cream Cheese Tortilla Roll-ups
- Southwestern Mac and Cheese with Ground Turkey
- Southwestern Mini Meatloaves
- Southwestern Slow Cooker Barley Casserole
- Healthy Taco Meat (in 30 minutes!)
- Taco Turkey Burgers
Large Batch Homemade Taco Seasoning
Homemade Taco Seasoning with no MSG or additives. 100% natural and delicious. Make this large batch so that you’ll have extra to keep on hand!
Ingredients
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 2.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2.5 teaspoons oregano
- 5 teaspoons paprika
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt (more to taste)
- 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon finely ground pepper
Instructions
- In small bowl, mix all ingredients and store in airtight container. (Or you can mix it together in the container you are going to store it in–just give it a shake.)
- Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of this mixture plus 1/2 cup of water to one pound of cooked meat (of your choice). Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until there is very little liquid left in the pan.
Notes
- You may also add 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour to the pound of cooked meat to thicken up the mixture.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 72 Serving Size: 1 teaspoonAmount Per Serving: Calories: 2Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 139mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
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71 Comments on “Large Batch Homemade Taco Seasoning – VIDEO”
I have used this mix do many times! So handy to have it ready. I Love your measuring spoons! So lovely!
So glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
Hi…I love this idea of making a huge batch of taco seasoning. Do you have a link to a great jar that stores the mix? There are too many to sort through on Amazon.
I don’t have a particular jar, sorry! Just a big mason jar would probably work.
Thanks so very much!!!!
You are so very intelligent!
It’s a no brainer!!!!!
I wish I would have thought of it!!!!!
Well thank you so much! :)
I tried this recipe and now it’s the only way my husband likes his tacos! I’ve never used package mix but same basic ingredients…..awesome to have the basic measurements now!
I love that! I’m so glad this recipe is helpful for you. Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!
I love this recipe. I keep it on hand and use is for tacos, enchiladas, fajitas – anything that requires similar seasonings. It’s so easy to customize to your taste – more or less heat or salt. And there are no mystery additives. Just give the jar a shake and measure a couple of tablespoons. A big time saves in measure h a little of this and a little of that for a recipe.
It’s such a great time saver isn’t it? I’m so glad you like this recipe…thank you so much for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!
The best Taco Mix, way better than the store and you know what’s in it!!!
Thanks Katy! So glad you like it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and review, it means a lot!
I just wonder what the big deal is about sea salt versus regular salt.
I grew up when it was necessary to use iodized salt because I was downwind from Hanford.
With the small amount of radiation from the Japanese nuclear power plants it just seem logical to be just a bit concerned.
I just remember one of the leaks many years ago.
I wish there was an pp to use rather than thinking about buying an actual scintillator.
Yes, I did help build the Trojan nuclear plant and worked near our nuclear arsenal.
You can use sea salt, kosher salt, or iodized table salt in this seasoning mix. I’ve done all them and it turns out great!
SPICY!!!!!!! TOO SPICY!!!!!!!!!! And we like spicy foods. Can’t figure out how to tone it down & hate to throw away all those spices I bought
It’s really not very spicy at all. Did you use normal chili powder? You didn’t accidentally use cayenne, did you? How much of the seasoning did you put on your meat?
We eat lots and lots of tacos in my house and I was buying the big container from Sams Club…..Now I won’t have to…I can make my own….One question….How can I make this low sodium
Oh good, you’re going to love this! Just reduce or leave out the salt for a low-sodium mix. :)
Thank you! I usually buy a large container of taco seasoning but ran out recently and have been unable to find any – 4 trips to different grocery stores and no luck – and I’m not going to pay for individual packages! I was sure that there must be recipes online and here I am. :) I don’t have any cumin but I think I will try the single batch without it to see what my family thinks and then perhaps go get some. Thank you again!
Oh perfect! I hope you love it as much as we do! I like the cumin in it, but I think it will still be very tasty without it.
Made this again today. Love the big batch idea! I actually like to double the recipe!
I love that you double the large batch recipe! So glad you enjoy it!
Okay, love the seasoning but the bit about knowing what’s in your food. …what is in the “chili powder”? Did I miss a recipe here?
No additional recipe – just regular chili powder from the grocery store like this: http://bit.ly/2aiGixB.
tastes very similar to McCormick brand. wonderful!!!
Thanks! I hope you love it!
You indicate the yield for the large batch is over 2 cups but the most I see is 1.25 cups based on the ingredients. I see 16 teaspoons which is close to 5 tablespoons. I see 7 more tablespoons which gets me to 12 tablespoons which equals 3/4 cups. I see 1/2 cup. Brings me to 1 1/4 cups, not two. Am I missing something?
Thanks,
JR
Sorry about that JR. I’m calculating 1 1/2 cups so you’re right, I was mistaken. Of course I’m taking pain pills for a tooth extraction right now so I could still be off! Thanks for catching that!
I made the small batch for our tacos tonight. It was a little spicy for the little ones but I think if I had sour cream it would have been fine. As I scrolled through the comments I saw tips for making it more mild I will definitely try next time! :)
I’ve been using your recipe for months now, I only just saw this link. Thanks for doing the math for me! Love- an avid math hater.
High-five for hating math! Ick. ;) Glad you like the recipe!
A little late to the game, but I wanted to thank you for this recipe. I’ve been trying out different versions of taco seasoning, wanting to get away from the packaged stuff, and none got my tasting committee’s approval. Yours knocked it out of the park- no leftovers. So, I’m making up the larger batch & deleting “taco mix pkt” from my grocery app. Thank you, again!
So happy to hear it! Thanks for the comment.
Great big batch recipe. I think I’m gonna go a step further and record weights next time I mix it up so I can use one bowl and one or no spoons.
Great idea!
There are a few mistakes in your large batch recipe. If you are multiplying by 10, the paprika should be 5 teaspoons, your salt 5-10 teaspoons, and the pepper 10 teaspoons or 1 1/2 tablespoons.
Thank you! Good catch. I was pregnant when I wrote that post — let’s blame this on pregnancy brain and it will be our little secret. :)
I made this today and put 2 tablespoons into 700gm of mince and it was sooooooo spicy!!! No one below mentions that the mix is spicy!!
It can be spicy but you can always cut back on how much you add to your meat. Hopefully you can find your happy medium!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE RICEPES I LOVE THEM THERE GREAT!!!!!!!
Thanks Mary! Glad you like the recipes :)
I’m sitting here looking for a great looking taco recipe, when I come across this – which looks fabulous and I can’t wait to try it! However, the whole time, I’m going to be honest, I just kept going back to your measuring spoons and thinking about how cute they are and how badly I want some that are that cute!
Haha! I don’t blame you, I’m a little obsessed with them myself. They’re from Anthropologie…you know…in case you want to treat yourself. :)
Thanks foe the awesome seasoning recipe. I did take a few liberties since my girls don’t eat tacos but they like an Okinawan spin on it: taco rice. I used Spanish-style paprika which is a “hot” paprika, a teaspoon of roasted cumin in addition to the regular cumin, a tablespoon of tomato paste (per lb of meat) and the juice from half of a navel orange (per lb of meat). Yeah, quite a few liberties, but my little girls loved this served over rice with a good handful of Mexican-blend shredded cheese.
Sounds great! Recipes are made to be modified :)
i made this as written…. and oh my… way way way too much salt….next time i will leave the salt out all together and just salt the meat to taste….
love this seasoning first time making taco mix and we loved it Thank You!!!
So glad you enjoyed it! One of our favorites.
Thank you. I am gluten/wheat and dairy free and have lots of trouble finding a safe taco mix. I made this today and it was a big hit!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to let me know–it means the world to me!
I’m not a spicy fan but I love love love tacos. How can I make this mild instead of spicy?
I’d leave out the red pepper flakes and then just use less of the mixture. Maybe start with 1 T per pound of meat and if you want a little more flavor, add a bit more.
Love finding recipes for making my own kitchen staples! This is great.
Great recipe Rachel. I love homemade seasoning. Yours sounds like perfection to me. I love the shot with the seasoning overflowing on the wooden spoon. Brilliant photo.
You have no idea how many times I’ve realized I don’t have taco seasoning so we change dinner plans. I’m totally making your big batch and sticking it in a mason jar.
I have been wanting to make this for ages. We buy it at the store and it’s always so salty or “bleh” that I say I’m going to make our own and still haven’t done it. Thanks!
I just bought a packet of seasoning for $1 at the store – that’s for one use! What a waste. I’m so going to be making this! Taco Tuesday is so a thing at our house. You’re my hero Rachel.
This is great! I love using homemade alternatives to the “simpler” prepackaged items on the shelves :)
I love this! I make tacos all the time, and always use the store bought stuff. But I have been wanting to make it homemade for so long. Now I really need to!!!
My hubs will love this recipe! I’d kill for a taco right now. ;)
Thanks for inspiring us to make tacos! It was a hit!!!! I’m so happy to not be using the seasoning packets anymore (yuck). ;)
As a math hater, I love this! :) And I have those measuring spoons too. So fun!
I love that taco seasoning is your most popular recipe! I love making my own and have no idea why I’ve never thought to make a big batch and just keep it in my spice cabinet. Thanks for doing the math!! :)
p.s. I LOVE your measuring spoons :)
homemade taco seasoning is SO good. i’ll have to compare this to the version i use. :)
YUM! I love any excuse to break out the taco seasoning! All the better homemade. :)
I usually make my own taco seasoning myself also but now I don’t have to figure out the for making a large batch! Thank you!!! (I hate math too!)
I’m with Cassie! I LOVE homemade taco seasoning, it’s easy and tastes so much better. Great post Rachel!
I love homemade taco seasoning…I keep it on hand all the time. I much prefer it over store-bought. I love this big batch!
Cooking with kids is fun isn’t it?! Definitely forces me to be more patient!
I need to make up a batch of this. I usually just make a little when I need it but it would be so much easier to make a batch up.
I always keep homemade seasoning in my pantry. I much prefer it over store-bought. I love the big batch!
I always just Google when I need to know the mix, now I have this one! Thanks :)