Keto Taco Seasoning: Homemade & Gluten Free

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Last Updated on May 23, 2023 by Toya

This easy and delicious mild taco seasoning mix is all you’ll need to make the best taco recipes ever! Not only is this homemade mild taco seasoning keto-friendly and low-carb, but it’s also gluten-free as well!

This homemade recipe is a truly superior version of taco seasoning!

This taco seasoning recipe has it all – it so super fresh, has the best ingredients, and does not have hidden starches and sugar you will undoubtedly find in taco seasoning packets. 

 

What is taco seasoning?

Taco seasoning is generally a mixture of Mexican spices used in taco recipes, dips, or stews.

The main spices found in taco seasoning are usually:

• Chili powder
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Cayenne pepper
• Red pepper flakes
• Sea salt
• Black pepper
• Paprika
• Cumin
• Dried oregano

As mentioned above, this is what a typical taco seasoning mix should include, but it certainly does not stop there.

Tips to make a great keto taco seasoning mix

• The key element of this Taco seasoning is cumin powder. It’s better to buy whole cumin seeds and grind them yourself as these will impart more flavor. You can use a coffee grinder or just go with a high-power food processor. This will guarantee your Taco seasoning has a perfect taste. But, this step is not an absolute must. 
• Storage is really important, so the best way to store your seasoning is not in a plastic bag, but instead in a glass jar with a tight lid. Air and humidity are the biggest enemies of your seasonings in general, so keeping them safe from these two is a must. A glass jar with a tight lid will do the trick.
• Choose only fresh spices. If you can purchase the spices from a spice store, it will be the best solution.

 

Ingredients to make my mild taco seasoning mix recipe

These are the ingredients you will need for this recipe:

• ¼ cup freshly ground cumin (or cumin powder)
• ¼ cup chili powder (choose the desired amount of heat, go milder or spicier as you wish)
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon pink Himalayan salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika powder (or smoked paprika if you wish)

 

How to make mild taco seasoning 

This is one of the easiest mild taco seasoning mixes you’ll ever make. All you’ll need to do is mix a few spices together and your recipe is ready to go!

To make this recipe, first, gather all of your ingredients in one place.

 

Next, combine all of the ingredients in a ceramic bowl.

 

You will then stir all the spices well to combine.

 

Next, will transfer into a jar with a tight lid.

Lastly, store this way, mild taco seasoning mix in a dry and dark place.

 

How to use this taco seasoning recipe

Taco seasoning packets are used for a lot of different recipes and similarly so is this mild homemade taco seasoning mixture. You can use this taco seasoning recipe to do things like:

• Season meats like fish, ground beef, chicken, and steak
• Add flavors to taco salad bowls
• Make dips
• Make chili
• Make stews
• Low carb taco soup recipes

 

How much taco seasoning is needed per pound of meat?

You can use 1-2 tablespoons to season 1 pound of meat.

Whether you want to use this taco seasoning for ground beef, chicken, fish, or steak, the amount you use stays the same at 1-2 tablespoons of mild taco seaosning per pound.

How to store

Store this simple mild taco seasoning recipe in an airtight container, zip-loc bag, or spice jar for a few months. It will be better if stored in a cool dark corner of your spice drawer or cupboard.

Also, label the container with the date and name so you know what spice it is and when it will expire.

How long does this homemade mild taco seaosning recipe last?

Assuming that the spices used are fresh and won’t soon expire, this homemade taco seasoning will last up to 6 months if stored properly.