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Easy Taco Seasoning (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb)

09/17/2019 Leave a Comment

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Tagged With: budget friendly, chili powder, cumin, dairy free, GAPS, ground cumin, low-carb, minced garlic, minced onion, nut free, oregano, paleo, primal, red pepper flakes, taco seasoning, whole 30

This Easy Taco Seasoning requires only 6 ingredients and 5 minutes of your time. The best part is that it doesn’t have any sweeteners, starches or weird thickeners and is Paleo, Whole30, and Low Carb. 

Minced garlic, onion, oregano and cumin on a plate with a measuring spoon.

I was surprised to see just how many pre-made seasonings on the market contain weird ingredients such as various thickeners, sugars and other nasty additives.

Even “organic” labels often have questionable ingredients.

Easy Taco Seasoning (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb)

The good news is that making your own seasonings does not require a lot of effort. It’s just a matter of blending a few herbs and spices (of which you probably already have in your kitchen) together to create the most perfect combination to be used in your favorite taco recipes.

The greatest benefit from making your own seasonings is that you end up with a product that is totally healthy. That’s why this taco seasoning is naturally Paleo, Whole30, and Low Carb. 

A white plate full of seasonings for taco mix.

Make the Perfect Taco Meat with this Taco Seasoning

You know what makes this taco seasoning stand out from the rest of the millions of seasonings on the internet?

It’s the perfect ratio of perfect texture. This recipe has just the right amount of fine seasonings as minced. Instead of garlic powder, we use minced garlic (or garlic granules as it’s sometimes known). Instead of onion powder, we use minced onion (or onion granules).

A big benefit to using granules instead of powder is that you can shave precious time and avoid sauteeing onions when making taco meat. The minced onion rehydrates perfectly well when cooked along with the meat.

And that results in taco meat that has not only amazing flavor but fantastic texture. Look at all those specks of minced garlic and onion and flavorful oregano. You won’t want to use anything else for your Taco Tuesdays.

Taco Seasoning in a small jar. Specks of garlic and onions and oregano visible.

Helpful Tips for this Easy Taco Seasoning:

  • It’s best to combine all the seasonings directly in a pint jar. This recipe makes slightly more 1/2 cup (10 tablespoons). That’s enough for 5 taco nights (when using 1 pound each).
  • I appreciate getting all my spices in bulk on Amazon or Costco and I store them in my garage refrigerator when I need to refill. I make all my seasonings from scratch so unless you do the same, it wouldn’t be worth it. However, for your convenience, the following are all 1 pound bags of spices and herbs as used in this recipe.
    • Chili Powder (or use my recipe in this post)
    • Ground Cumin
    • Minced Garlic
    • Minced Onion
    • Oregano
    • Red Pepper Flakes
  • This recipe can be used with ground beef, tossed with roast chicken and reheated on a skillet, and any other meat used in tacos and nachos. It can also be used in chilis like the Low Carb Pumpkin Turkey Chili. Feel free to use this seasoning in any of your favorite Mexican dishes.

Taco Seasoning in a small blue jar with a spoonful of the mixture.

Taco Seasoning in a small jar. Specks of garlic and onions and oregano visible.
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Easy Taco Seasoning (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb)

This Easy Taco Seasoning requires only 6 ingredients and 5 minutes of your time. The best part is that it doesn't have any sweeteners, starches or weird thickeners and is Paleo, Whole30, and Low Carb.
Course Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword budget friendly, Dairy-free, GAPS, low-carb, Nut-free, paleo, primal, quick & easy,, Whole 30
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 9kcal
Cost $3.50

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a pint jar. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
  • Use approximately 2 tablespoons per pound of meat in your favorite taco recipes.

Notes

This recipe makes just a little over 1/2 cup (10 tablespoons). It's easier to combine all the seasonings in a pint jar and later transfer to half-pint if desired.
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Nutrition

Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 354IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

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Recipes to use this Easy Taco Seasoning with:

Instant Pot Pumpkin Turkey Chili (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb) – the recipe calls for chili powder but I’ve used taco seasoning in a pinch with great success

Instant Pot Crispy Carnitas (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb) – again, this recipe calls for chili powder but feel free to use this seasoning for extra flavor. 

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Anya is the founder and author behind Prepare & Nourish, a place where she shares her passion for traditional, healthy and delicious foods. She enjoys re-creating her deeply rooted Slavic recipes with nourishing ingredients all the while keeping her home and homeschooling their children. She and her husband love to share good food with good friends around their hand-crafted farmhouse table in Northern California. You can connect with Anya on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.

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