Taco Seasoning
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
7 Tablespoons
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Calories
9 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Seasoning
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.
Ingredients
- 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
- 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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.