Tex-Mex Taco Seasoning Recipe

Make your own taco seasoning! It’s quick and easy with spices you should be able to find at any grocery store. Plus, the flavor is fresh and you won’t need any preservatives.

Tex-Mex tacos are a weeknight family meal staple. They are quick and easy to make. Feed a crowd and let everyone choose their favorite toppings.

It may sound like a stereotype, but here in Texas, we eat a lot of Tex-Mex food. I like to mix it up and make taco bowls, fajitas or enchiladas. My family eats tacos about once every week or two. Sometimes I make them with ground beef because, let’s be honest, fast and easy are important when you’re feeding kids on a busy weeknight. If I have the time, I use a beef roast and shred the cooked meat.

Tacos are great for a crowd – or just a small group of picky eaters. Include multiple options for protein and lots of vegetables and everyone can build their own tacos.

How to make taco seasoning

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Mix seasoning ingredients.

Combine all seasoning ingredients in an air-tight container with a lid. Shake to combine.

Store taco seasoning in the pantry with your other spices. This lasts several months – as long as the individual spices do.

Making tacos

To use this seasoning for tacos, use one whole recipe per pound of meat.

For ground beef: Brown the meat in a skillet. Drain the meat and return it to the skillet. Add the taco seasoning with a quarter cup water. Stir and simmer until the moisture is absorbed.

For beef or pork roast: Rub the dry seasoning on the meat before cooking. I prefer to cook a roast in the pressure cooker.

What’s next? Try these other fun and creative ideas on One Mama’s Daily Drama:

• Taco Pizza
• Southwest Pasta Salad
• Loaded Oven Nachos