Homemade Keto Taco Seasoning
This super easy Homemade Keto Taco Seasoning will have you wondering why you ever bought the packaged stuff! It has only 1 net carb per serving, is easy to whip up in minutes, and can be adjusted for preferences and dietary needs.
This homemade keto taco seasoning is super handy if you are trying to save money or are looking to limit the amount of carbs, preservatives, sodium, and mystery ingredients in your food. Just mix up your own spices, then toss it in the skillet with cooked ground beef and a can of tomato with green chilies! You’re just 5 minutes away from easy, zesty, homemade taco meat!
Is taco seasoning keto?
While some store-bought taco seasonings are keto-friendly, MANY of them are not! They include starches, sugars, and preservatives that many people following the keto lifestyle would like to avoid. Luckily, it’s incredibly easy to make your own keto taco seasoning! You can make a small batch just when you need it or make large batches to have on hand for any recipe you’d like.
What Is in Keto Taco Seasoning?
This is a naturally gluten-free taco seasoning recipe. To make it, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Smoked paprika
- Chili flakes (optional)
How to Make Keto Taco Seasoning
Simply combine all ingredients, then add to browned ground beef with 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. Cook ground beef until all moisture has absorbed. Feel free to alter the measurements based on your preferences. If you’re limiting your sodium intake, you can reduce the salt a bit. If you like things spicy, add some chili flakes and/or increase your chili powder!
How Long Does Homemade Taco Seasoning Last?
This easy homemade taco seasoning is good for up to 1 year! Store it in an airtight container in a cool space (like the pantry). You could even package this recipe and share as inexpensive party favors or thoughtful gifts! These cute jars are small and perfect for holding enough seasoning for 1 pound of meat. If you want to gift enough seasoning for 3 pounds of meat, these medium-sized jars would be great. For longer-term storage, these large jars would fit enough seasoning for 6 pounds of meat!
How much homemade taco seasoning to use?
Two tablespoons of taco seasoning is enough for 1 pound of ground meat. Whether you prefer to use beef, turkey, or chicken, this ratio should be the same. You can adjust according to your preferences, of course!
Tips for Making Keto Taco Seasoning
- For spicier taco seasoning, add extra chili flakes and/or cayenne pepper.
- This seasoning can be used to season taco meat, but also in burritos, nachos, soups, and more!
- Note that this recipe calls for smoked paprika. This is NOT the same as regular paprika, and I promise it’s worth the money! If you only have regular paprika, it will work in a pinch.
- When multiplying this recipe, make sure to mix thoroughly with a whisk to avoid clumps.
- If you prefer your taco seasoning with a bit of sweetness, add just a pinch of monkfruit or Swerve seasoning. I prefer mine without, but that would be a keto-friendly way to add a touch if that’s what you like!
More Keto Taco Recipes
Looking for more? Check out this list of 40+ Keto Mexican Food Recipes!
Sauces, Dips, and Salsas you might like:
- Homemade Enchilada Sauce
- Roasted Tomatillo & Jalapeno Salsa
- Copycat Chuy’s Jalapeno Ranch
- Avocado Bacon Dip
Get the Recipe: Homemade Keto Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and add to browned ground beef with 1/4-1/2 cup of water.
- Cook ground beef until all moisture has absorbed.
Coming back from vaca is hard! But it looks like you’re already back into the swing of things. Love this seasoning idea. The store bought packets are waay to salty. Those are some yummy looking nachos!
I agree Katie! So much salt in those little packets! I want to load it with spices, not just sodium! 🙂
Looks like a terrific recipe, will have to try next time we have tacos!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Thank you!! 🙂 I hope you enjoy!
I’m like you when it comes to getting back into the work routine. Usually I wish I had a couple day buffer between vacation and work to get all those pesky things like laundry, grocery shopping, and other errands out of the way before the daily grind starts again! This taco seasoning looks like a fab way to get back into the cooking routine. 🙂 I love that it has a whole lot less sodium than the store-bought versions!
I agree! We did have one day in between travel and work, but my parents kept our dogs for us so we had to go get them. So we still didn’t get a real “rest” day! That’s okay, though! We will power through! 🙂
I have never made tacos, but this looks like the first place to start. My seasoning for anything is usually consists of just salt and pepper. I really need to kick it up a notch!
Really?! We do tacos once a week! 🙂 I hope you try this! I bet you will love it!
Tacos are a big hit in our house…I will definitely be trying this!
Thanks Annie! We have “Taco Tuesdays” around here!
I always find it hard to get back into the swing of things after vacation. It’s almost like you need a vacation from your vacation! 🙂 I love this homemade taco seasoning, Annie! We eat a lot of Mexican food in my house (especially tacos), so this would definitely come in handy. And I love how easy it is, too! Pinned!
Yes! A vacation to recover from your vacation is needed! I did add one “buffer” day between getting back and going back to work, but it just wasn’t enough this time! 🙂
Coming back from vacation is so hard! It’s like living a different life with no real obligations – but constant holidays would be boring too, right?
I love that you’re posting this recipe for taco seasoning! We don’t get any kind of decent seasoning in stores in Switzerland so I’m always looking for recipes to make my own!
Oh good! 🙂 We really love this, it is so easy!
So good! Your photos are so colorful! And are those homemade chips I see? Delicious Annie! : )
Yes! Homemade chips for sure! How are they so much better than store bought! 🙂
I’ve been looking for a good taco seasoning recipe! Definitely pinning for later 🙂
Thanks for the pin Ashley!!
After I get home from a vacation I am the laziest girl in the world. Aka, lots of takeout. Those nachos look so good!
Thanks Natalie!
I swear it’s like I need a vacation after I come back from vacation. If only, right? I’ve been using homemade taco seasoning lately and love it! I’ll have to give your version a try next time. I just bought some smoked paprika, so it’s a great excuse to use it!
Oh I just smoked paprika! It adds such a fantastic flavor!
Coming back from vacation is the worst! All I wanna do is get takeout pizza and pretend I am still on vacation! These nachos look like the perfect way to ease back into real life though! I refuse to let my husband buy the packet seasoning anymore after making my own, it is so much better!
It really is! Easier and tastier! 🙂