Quick & Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade Taco Seasoning is the best DIY recipe that is made up of only seven easy-to-find ingredients! You can use this Paleo, gluten-free, keto, and "Whole30" taco seasoning mix as a healthy alternative to a store bought packet to season ground beef, chicken, or other meats.
Active Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican, New Mexican
Keyword: Homemade Recipes, Homemade Taco Seasoning, Los Foodies Magazine, New Mexican Recipes, Taco Recipe, Taco Seasoning Recipe
Calories: 121kcal
Author: Evolving Table

Equipment

  • Medium sized bowl

Materials

  • 3 Tbsp. Cumin
  • 3 tsp. Paprika
  • 2 tsp. Chili powder
  • 1 tsp. Garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. Cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 ½ tsp. Salt optional
  • 1 tsp. Black pepper

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl until well combined.
  • Store taco seasoning in an airtight glass container until ready to use for up to 1-2 years.
  • Use 2 - 2 ½ tablespoons seasoning mix per pound of meat.

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Notes

This recipe makes enough seasoning for two pounds of meat.
If you do not like spicy food simply leave out the cayenne pepper.
You can leave out the salt if you would like to adjust your sodium levels for each individual recipe you make with the taco seasoning mix.
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