Taco Seasoning Recipe
Make delicious tacos at home with this homemade taco seasoning recipe! Easy to make and customize to your taste, elevate your taco game today.
I love creating my own spice blends. The grocery store is full of packaged spice mixes, but they tend to be full of fillers, like sugar, flour, and way too much salt.
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One of my favorite things about making my own mixes is that I can create healthy recipes for my family. Making them at home means that I get to choose exactly what is going into my seasoning and I can eliminate all that extra stuff that is in a store-bought packet.
Today, I am sharing my go-to taco seasoning recipe. I love having DIY taco seasoning on hand at all times. It is a staple in my kitchen.
This recipe is such a great alternative to store-bought taco seasoning, and I like to add it to all sorts of Mexican dishes! It also literally takes just a few minutes to put together, even when I make multiple batches! You probably even have all of these simple spices in your pantry already.
HOW TO MAKE TACO SEASONING
Loaded with flavor, this easy homemade taco seasoning recipe is such a great addition to your spice cabinet. It is completely sugar-free and gluten-free too, making it a great option for anyone who follows a keto lifestyle, low carb, or gluten-free diet.
Ingredients
- Chili powder
- Paprika – You can use regular or smoked paprika.
- Salt
- Ground cumin
- Black pepper
- Dehydrated onion
- Dried oregano
- Garlic powder
- Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Store the spice mixture in an airtight container.
Note: I like to use 2 tablespoons of this mix per pound of ground beef, chicken, or other meat that I am cooking.
Tips and Tricks
- I like to use a small mason jar to store this homemade taco seasoning mix.
- Everyone’s taste is a little different. You can play with the amounts of each ingredient in this mix to find the perfect ratio of spice for you and your family.
- Easily make a low sodium version by simply adding less salt.
- Looking for a medium or hot taco mix? Simply add more chili powder and/or cayenne pepper to the mix. You could also try including red pepper flakes in the recipe.
TIPS FOR KETO COOKING
- Find low carb substitutions for your current favorite recipes. Try using cauliflower instead of perogies or radishes instead of potatoes.
- Maintain a healthy balance of protein and fats. Sometimes it’s hard to get enough fat and/or protein in a ketogenic diet, so be sure to include a balance of both in your dishes.
- Plan ahead and use tools like this Meal Planning Printable to reach maximum success.
- Find recipes that you love, like this Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole, Taco Bake, and Hamburger Soup, and use them in your weekly rotation.
- Be sure to stock the kitchen with helpful tools like this food scale, these measuring cups, and a Kitchen Aid mixer.
Make your own taco seasoning for your next Taco Tuesday. It is sure to become a staple recipe in your pantry.
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Taco Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 Tbsp pepper
- 2 tsp dehydrated onion
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Store the spice mixture in an airtight container.
Notes
Nutrition
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