Keto Taco Seasoning

Homemade taco seasoning is so much more flavorful, fresh, and healthier than the packets of mix. This recipe yields enough for 4 pounds of taco meat. You'll want to 3 tablespoons of the spice mix per pound of ground beef, chicken, or turkey.

Course Staples

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword homemade taco seasoning, keto taco seasoning

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings tablespoons

Calories 15kcal

Author Karly Campbell

Equipment

Cumin
Smoked Paprika
24-Count 3.4 oz Spice Jars with Lids

Ingredients

¼ cup chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons kosher salt SEE NOTE
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 teaspoons cayenne to taste

Instructions

Add all of the spices to a small jar and shake well to combine.
Store tightly covered in your spice cabinet.
Use 3 tablespoons per 1 pound of ground + 2 tablespoons of water to make taco meat.

Notes

We use kosher salt and find the 2 tablespoons to be a good amount, but many commenters are saying this is too salty. You'll need less if you're using regular table salt or sea salt. As written, this is about 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt per pound of beef. Start with less and adjust to suit your own tastes.

Feel free to adjust the spices to your tastes. We use closer to 1 teaspoon of cayenne for spicier tacos. Chipotle powder is a nice swap from cayenne as it adds a little heat with a bit of a smoky flavor.

Regular paprika may be swapped for smoked paprika.

Mexican oregano is preferred to regular, but both work.

Nutrition Information: We calculated this based on using 3 tablespoons of seasoning per 1 pound of beef. We then divided that into 4 servings. Each serving is about 2 1/4 teaspoons of seasoning.

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