Skip the packaged taco seasoning and mix up this Keto Taco Seasoning instead. In under 5 minutes you can make a batch of low carb taco seasoning that is the perfect blend of taco seasoning flavors you love without all the carbs!
Keto Taco Seasoning
One of the hardest things I have found when it comes to eating low carb is that I love tacos and just about every packaged taco seasoning has cornstarch, sugar, or cornmeal. All of those things are not ok on a low carb diet. Thankfully making my own homemade Keto Taco Seasoning is super easy and I can make a large batch to use anytime I need it.
How to Store Keto Taco Seasoning
The best way to store taco seasoning is in an air tight container, I personally like to use a mason jar for storing my keto taco seasoning.
How long does Low Carb Taco Seasoning Last?
Homemade Taco seasoning will keep in an airtight container for 6 months.
How to Customize Taco Seasoning
Homemade taco seasoning is easily customizable! You can play with the amounts of spices you like to find the perfect one for your family! This is the mix my family enjoys, if you want to make your taco seasoning recipe mild cut back on the amount of cayenne. If you would like spicier taco meat seasoning then add more cayenne powder or some red pepper flakes.
What is in Taco Seasoning?
Chili powder makes up the largest portion of this homemade taco seasoning. Chili powder is what gives your taco seasoning the taco seasoning flavor you love.
Cumin, Paprika and Oregano are the next large portions of spices you will use when making homemade taco seasoning.
Garlic Powder and Onion Powder are the next two spices that make up a big portion of this tasty taco seasoning!
You will also need cayenne pepper (optional) and salt.
If you are wanting to add more spice, then you will also want to add in red pepper flakes!
How to Use Homemade Taco Seasoning
When a recipe calls for a packet of taco seasoning, just use 2 tablespoons of this low carb taco seasoning in place of it. If you are looking for recipes to use low-carb taco seasoning check out some of my favorites.
- Taco Salad
- Chicken Taco meat
- Mexican Taco Skillet
- Beef Taco meat
- Taco Chaffles
- Low Carb Taco Soup
- Lettuce Wrap Chicken Taco
How to Use Taco Seasoning with Ground Meat
Cook one pound of ground beef, ground turkey or chicken. Once cooked add 2 level tablespoons of the taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup of water to 1 pound of ground beef, ground turkey, or chicken that has been cooked. Stir well and let simmer a bit for the spices to rehydrate and the water to evaporate.
Keto Taco Seasoning Ingredients
How to Make Keto Taco Seasoning
In a bowl, mason jar or zip-close bag add all of the spices. Then mix all of the ingredients together.
Easy Mexican Low Carb Recipes
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Jalapeno Popper chicken skillet
- Mexican Cauliflower Rice
- Carne Asada
- Enchilada Casserole
- Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Low Carb Keto Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoon cumin
- 2 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
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