The original Keto Taco Seasoning recipe was published in August 2019. I have updated the images and information for the making of and use of this homemade taco seasoning.
Homemade Taco Seasoning
This seasoning mix is amazing! It is so easy and so much better than store bought. No nasties, no sugar and no fillers. What is so good about it is that you are likely to have all the ingredients in your pantry right now.
Make a super clean homemade keto taco with this seasoning mix. Use it in all your favourite Mexican keto recipes. We have some great low carb recipes you will love like Birria Tacos, Beef Keto Tacos, or Chili Con Carne as just a few low carb dinners I know you will love.
Why We Love This Recipe
Low carb – This seasoning has 1g net carbs per serve.
Gluten free – this is a gluten free taco seasoning recipe. This makes it perfect for coeliac too. Make your own keto fish tacos or keto quesadillas with our amazing Keto Tortillas or Keto Wraps. These both also double for amazing keto taco shells when baked (or fried).
Everyday ingredients – Made with everyday ingredients found in most herb and spice cupboards, and easily sourced from the supermarket.
Quick and easy – just mix it and use as needed.
The Ingredients
Scroll to the bottom of this post for the full list of taco seasoning ingredients and the amount of each required.
These are the ingredients I use. You can adjust the amounts if you prefer to have yours spicier or less spicy. The choice is yours. You will find this recipe keto friendly and so much better than those store bought taco seasoning packets available at the supermarket.
chilli powder – don’t be too concerned about the quantity in this recipe as it is not a seasoning recipe. A little goes a long way.
ground cumin – cumin goes so well in Mexican cuisine and flavouring taco meat.
paprika – sweet or smoked can be used.
salt flakes – I always use sea salt flakes. Do NOT use any salt flakes that have added iodine as it will make the seasoning bitter.
garlic powder – a little goes a long way. Garlic powder is a great addition to any seasoning.
onion powder – onion powder or onion salt can be used.
oregano – you can use regular or Mexican oregano
How to Make Low Carb Taco Seasoning
Step 1. Measure out all the ingredients into a bowl.
Step 2. Mix them together carefully until well combined!
To make your own Mexican spice in the Thermomix or Magimix just add all the ingredients at once and mix 5 sec/speed 3. (Make sure the hole in the lid is closed off with the cap!)
How to Use DIY Taco Seasoning
This is such a great taco spice recipe on any kind of protein. Whether it is slow cooked, pressure cooked, barbecued, smoked, grilled or fried. I love it on a smoked pork butt, or with any kind of Mexican carnitas.
Use in any of our Mexican recipes. This seasoning works well with everything from ground beef to seasoning for chicken tacos or vegetables.
Our Keto Taco Salad or even Keto Burgers are a great way to use this taco seasoning recipe too. Mix a little in guacamole or mix with sour cream for an amazingly easy topper for a keto Mexican casserole or keto pies.
Megan’s Tips
Yes. Store bought seasoning do have fillers and sugar. Be mindful that you read the ingredients if you wish to purchase from the supermarket.
As long as you’re not using stale dried herbs and spices, this seasoning should keep for up to 3 months in the pantry.
Use as an easy seasoning for any taco.
More Recipes to Try
Here are just a few of my favourite keto spice recipes. We are constantly updating with more easy keto recipes. While I do have a lot of the basics in our keto cookbooks I do like to offer you a great keto resource of useful recipes.
Watch Me Make It
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Keto Taco Seasoning
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) chili powder
- 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) ground cumin
- 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) paprika
- 2 tsp (2 tsp) salt flakes
- 2 tsp (2 tsp) black pepper
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) onion powder
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) ground coriander
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) oregano
Instructions
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
- Place all ingredients into a small bowl and stir to combine. Pour into a skillet over medium heat and toast until fragrant.
THERMAL METHOD
- Place all ingredients into the mixer; mix 5 sec/speed 3. Toast the spices 3 min/100°C/speed 2.
Video
Notes
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Nutrition
Megan Ellam is an Australian keto recipes blogger and author of amazing keto cookbooks such as Keto Mojo, Slow Cook Keto, Keto Loco, The Healthy Family Keto Cookbook and Every Day Keto.
46 responses to “Easy Keto Taco Seasoning (Gluten Free)”
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This seasoning seems super versatile and is definitely something I could see going well with a variety of recipes. Thanks for sharing-
Enjoy!
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I needed this in my life and so grateful that I found taco seasoning recipe that can be made at home.-
woohoo! enjoy it Gunjan
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Such a great seasoning mix! We loved it!-
Yay!
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This taco seasoning is on point! I made a big batch to keep on hand. I woun’t be buying store bought packets again.-
Woohoo!
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Love how easy this taco seasoning is to make and it’s especially good that there are no fillers or sugar! So much better than store bought!-
Absolutely!
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I’m all about DIY seasoning mixtures. I love that this is not only delicious but also keto too! Thank you so much for sharing!-
You are very welcome
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I love this. So into making my own seasoning mix. Very simple easy and nice to have on hand. We do tacos every Tuesday. This will come in very handy!
Thank you!-
Welcome
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This is a great taco seasoning- I use it not just on tacos, by diced chicken for nachos and shredded chicken for enchiladas/taquitos, etc. I highly recommend it!-
Thanks Kristina
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It’s always a little worrisome to pick up a grocery store flavor packet or seasoning pouch. Ya never know what’s inside! Thanks for this simple DIY for great flavors!-
Very welcome
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Looks like a great blend of spices for tacos, looking forward to trying this recipe soon.-
Awesome!
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I absolutely love this recipe for taco seasoning! I love making my own spice blends and this is a keeper recipe!-
Yay!
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Everything so easily available in my kitchen. Healthy and perfect when made Homemade as well. Thanks.-
You are very welcome!
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This is so good! Way better than store bought taco seasoning and without all the fillers. I’ll never buy taco seasoning again! Thanks Megan! Another great recipe.-
Glad you enjoyed it Marcellina
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I shared this with my sister who is GF and she likes it very much! Thanks for the recipe.-
Oh arent you sweet too.
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Easy, fast and yummy 😋 with no nasties! Made some for my daughter as well!-
Aren;t you a good mum
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I’ve tried other recipes over the years because I don’t like to use packet mixes, but they all lacked that certain “something” – however, this one of Megan’s is perfect! It’s the only one I use now. Thanks Megan! 😋-
They lacked the love 😂 I love spices and I love tacos.
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great hack to make your own taco seasoning especially when you have all the spices-
Absolutely!
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Just whipped up a batch of this keto taco seasoning. It is so quick to make and the aroma is divine. Easy sauced ingredients. Actually you will most probably have them in your pantry. It is so easy to add this to my weekly chilli con carne.
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Woohoo!
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I love how quick and easy this taco seasoning is to make. I love the flavour it adds to our tacos and I sometimes sprinkle it over vegetables to spice them up a bit. I always have the ingredients in my pantry so it’s easy to redo when I run low-
It is so good isnt it!
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I love how easy this is to make, I throw it all in jar and give it a good shake. A yummy, slightly spicy taco seasoning using herbs and spices I always have on hand.
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