Taco Seasoning

You will never buy taco seasoning again, after trying this easy taco seasoning mix. Made from only a few common cupboard staples, this seasoning comes together quickly and will last a few months stored in an air tight container.

A white porcline bowl with six different spices laid out. The bowl sits on a silver table with a green cloth.
Taco season ingredients in a bowl

Cost effective seasoning

Even if you have to buy some of these spices, imagine how many batches of this seasoning you can make and use throughout the year. These common spices can be used for so many other recipes as well. The oregano is used in my Best adaptable tomato sauce. Cumin in my Fragrant Moroccan meatballs.

Taco seasoning mixed up in a white bowl and a silver coloured spoon. In left hand corner there is a bowl of shredded cheese.
Mixed taco seasoning ready to be used.

Taco Seasoning

Never buy taco seasoning again, this easy to assemble taco spice mix will save you money.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Seasoning, taco
Servings: 8 portions

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp sugar

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients in a bowl and mix together.
  • Store in an airtight container or use right away on your next Taco Tuesday!

Notes

Serving suggestions:
Taco Mac n’ Cheese add 1 tbsp of the spice mix to your Classic Mac n’ Cheese sauce.
To add to your taco meat, 1 tbsp seasoning to 500g of mince meat.

I use my taco seasoning to make this lovely creamy Taco flavoured Mac n’ Cheese.

A green bowl of penne pasta topped with taco cheese sauce and a sprig of thyme.
A bowl of taco mac n’ cheese

Variations

Looking for something else for your taco night? Try my spicy shrimp taco with re-fried black beans.