Taco Seasoning

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5

16 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    7 Tablespoons

  • Calories

    9 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Taco Seasoning

This homemade taco seasoning is a blend of dried chopped onion, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. It's designed as a dry spice mix to add traditional savory, smoky, and slightly spicy flavors to taco fillings or other Mexican-inspired dishes.

Description

The Taco Seasoning recipe consists entirely of dried spices blended together. Key ingredients include dried chopped onion for texture and mild sweetness, chili powder for heat and earthiness, dried oregano for herbal notes, garlic powder for pungency, cumin for warmth and earthiness, smoked paprika for a smoky depth, along with salt and black pepper for seasoning and balance. Combining these yields a seasoning mix that can be used to flavor ground meat, beans, or vegetables for tacos and similar dishes.

All spices are dried, making this blend convenient for storage and long shelf life when kept in an airtight container. The combination provides a well-rounded flavor profile typical of taco seasoning packets found commercially, but without additives or preservatives, and suitable for various dietary preferences.

Two tablespoons of this mix approximate one commercial taco seasoning packet, making measuring straightforward for recipes. This seasoning is naturally free from gluten and dairy and fits well in Paleo, Whole30, keto, and low-carb diets.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 Tbsp onion dried chopped
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp oregano dried
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix all spices together and store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • All spices used are dried for optimal storage and blending.
  • Two tablespoons of this homemade mix equals one standard taco seasoning packet.
  • This seasoning mix contains no gluten or dairy ingredients.
  • Suitable for Whole30, Paleo, and keto diets due to its natural, additive-free composition.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.5tablespoon Calories 9kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0g (0%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 148mg (6%) Potassium 0mg (0%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 0IU (0%) Vitamin C 0mg (0%) Calcium 0mg (0%) Iron 0mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7Tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 9 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5tablespoon
Calories 9kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 0g 0%
Vitamin A 0IU 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 0mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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