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Homemade McCormick taco seasoning copycat in a small glass jar with a measuring spoon on a wooden board

McCormick Taco Seasoning Recipe (Copycat)

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

A 5-minute homemade copycat of McCormick Original Taco Seasoning Mix. Matches the packet flavor using pantry spices and skips the dairy.

Ingredients 

  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano, Mexican preferred
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • ¾ tsp onion powder
  • ¾ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne, Optional

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
  • Whisk for 30 seconds until the color is uniform.
  • Use immediately, or store in an airtight jar in a cool, dark cabinet for up to 6 months.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Notes

How to Use on 1 lb of Meat

  1. Brown 1 lb of ground beef, turkey, or chicken in a skillet.
  2. Drain the fat if needed.
  3. Stir in all 3½ tablespoons of seasoning.
  4. Add ¾ cup water and simmer 4–5 minutes until thickened.

Notes

  • For a bigger batch: multiply every ingredient by 6 to make 6 packets' worth.
  • Dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian.
  • Gluten-free if your chili powder is certified GF.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 587IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg