Salt-free taco seasoning is a super easy spice blend to keep on hand. Cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and more. This blend is easily customized and can be made more spicy or more mild as desired. Homemade taco seasoning can be kept in an airtight container for months and is a great preservative free substitution to store-bought taco seasoning.
Uses for homemade salt-free taco seasoning:
- Season ground meat or shredded chicken – I do 3 tbsp per pound of ground beef, ground turkey, or chicken
- Perfect addition to soups like chicken tortilla or enchilada soup
- Can be mixed with sour cream to make a quick dip
- Use as a dry rub on cuts of beef, pork, or chicken
Highlights of this easy salt-free seasoning blend:
- Good for a low sodium diet
- Customizable flavor
- Shelf stable
- Cheap to make
- Made of simple, easy to find spices
- Bit of heat, adjustable spice level
- Great if you are watching salt intake but don’t want to skimp on flavor
- Great flavor
Grocery store list and substitutions for the homemade taco seasoning:
- Regular chili powder
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Ground cumin
- Onion powder
- Fresh cracked black pepper
*You could also add in ancho chili powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, ground chili pepper, or Mexican oregano.
This homemade spice blend is a great alternative to store-bought packets
Tools I used for this taco mix recipe:
- Wide mouth mason jar – perfect for storing your homemade spice blend
- Dry measuring cups – a staple in my kitchen
Recipes to use your homemade seasoning in these healthy recipes…
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Meal Prep Chicken Fajita Bowls
Quick & Easy Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Bowls
Meal Prep Carnitas Bowls with Mango Salsa
Made with a simple blend of spices and shelf stable for months! Elevate classic beef tacos or use to spice up other recipes!
Instructions for the low sodium taco seasoning recipe:
- In a small bowl combine all seasonings, stir to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.
*You can buy whole and grind your own spices if desired
*I use about 3 tbsp of spice mix per pound of meat
A great addition to taco Tuesday!
Salt-Free Taco Seasoning
Homemade, customizable taco seasoning.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 2 tbsp Paprika
- 4 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Onion powder
- 3 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp Black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine all seasonings, stir to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 13kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 279IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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I thought it was very good I used more than 3 tablespoons I’m sure but I thought it need a little kick so. I added some Sriracha sauce to it
Thank you for sharing!
Too much garlic powder – garlic shouldn’t be the largest amount in a taco seasoning recipe, outweighing cumin and chili powder. Wish I realized that before making this.
Hello, if there is too much garlic for you, you can adjust the other spices to your liking.