Taco Seasoning Budget Friendly Seasoning for Tacos Burritos

Elevate your taco and burrito nights with this budget-friendly homemade taco seasoning blend that’s flavorful, versatile, and easy to prepare in just 5 minutes! Crafted with pantry staples like chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, and dried oregano, this recipe delivers a robust, smoky-spiced flavor without the need for store-bought packets. Perfect for seasoning ground meat, beans, or roasted veggies, this blend packs the right balance of spice and savoriness, with optional crushed red pepper flakes to add a customizable kick. With no preservatives and a simple list of ingredients, this DIY taco seasoning is an affordable, healthier choice that can be stored for up to 6 months in an airtight container. Great for tacos, burritos, nachos, or even as a dry rub for grilled proteins, this mix will become a staple in your kitchen for quick and delicious Mexican-inspired meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients and ensure your measuring spoons are clean and dry.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, add chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.

Step 3

Stir the ingredients together thoroughly with a whisk or spoon until evenly mixed.

Step 4

Transfer the seasoning into an airtight container or spice jar for storage. Label it with the name and date.

Step 5

Use approximately 2 tablespoons of this seasoning mix per pound of ground meat, beans, or vegetables when cooking tacos or burritos. Adjust to taste.

Step 6

Store leftover taco seasoning in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months for optimal flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(45.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	129.1

Total Fat 2.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2650.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 24.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 1.0g
Protein 3.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 110.6mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 355.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.6%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 72.8%