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Keto Taco Seasoning Recipe

Jason Brooks
This quick keto taco seasoning recipe delivers smoky, savory warmth in just 5 minutes. Perfect for ground beef, dips, or roasted veggies, it is the ultimate low-carb alternative to store packets.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Staples
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 tablespoons
Calories 15 kcal

Equipment

  • small jar
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Instructions

  • Measure the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne into a small jar. The mix should look evenly layered before shaking, which helps you spot clumps from older spices.
  • Seal the jar and shake until the color looks uniform throughout. When it is fully blended, you should not see streaks of paprika or pockets of salt at the bottom.
  • Keep the jar tightly covered in your spice cabinet and use 3 tablespoons per 1 pound of ground meat with 2 tablespoons of water when making taco meat. Stored away from heat, light, and moisture, the seasoning keeps its flavor best when the aroma stays strong and clean.

Notes

Salt tip: Kosher salt is less dense than table salt. If you substitute table salt or fine sea salt, start with less than the listed amount to prevent the blend from tasting too salty.
Thickening tip: To mimic store packets, whisk 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum into a small amount of oil or hot pan fat first, then stir into the simmering meat to avoid clumping.
Sweetener tip: If your pure ground chili powder tastes a little bitter, stir in 1 teaspoon of a sugar-free granulated sweetener like erythritol to balance the flavors.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Taco Seasoning Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
15
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Sodium
 
853
mg
37
%
Potassium
 
35
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
12
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
10
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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