Low Sodium Taco Seasoning is a cheap and healthy alternative to store bought taco seasoning. This taco seasoning is the perfect blend of spices for a low sodium diet! Make this recipe to control the sodium in Mexican recipes.
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Why this Low Sodium Taco Seasoning Recipe is a Keeper
This is a great recipe because it’s quick and easy, and has less sodium than store bought seasoning.
- 5 Minutes: This recipe takes just a couple minutes to throw together.
- Easy Ingredients: You’ll need 5 ingredients from your spice cabinet or local grocery store to make your new favorite taco recipe. And reduce the high sodium content in packaged foods.
- Family Friendly Taco Mix: It’s a great seasoning that’s healthier-adjustable than packaged taco seasoning.
- Adaptable: Throw your own spice mix together to make it your own, not just what the recipe calls for. use less or more of your favorite seasoning.
- Healthy: This is a great recipe to have to limit your sodium intake or for a low-sodium diet or no salt diet, just natural flavor.
If you’re looking for more homemade seasoning recipes, try these Best Burger Seasoning, Pizza Seasoning and Homemade Seasoned Salt.
How Much Sodium is in Store Bought Taco Seasoning?
Store bought such as Ortega taco seasoning contains about 300-400 mg of sodium per serving. This homemade taco seasoning recipe contains 9mg of sodium.
If you look at the nutrition facts you’ll sometimes find the salt content and ingredients like silicon dioxide which is an anti-caking agent.
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Ingredient Notes for this Seasoning Mix
All the ingredients should be in your spice cabinet to make seasonings for ground beef tacos, salsa chicken or whatever you like.
- Cumin: Cumin provides minerals like iron and calcium.
- Chili Powder: Chipotle chili powder or regular chili powder adds the spice to your seasoning but still tastes great.
- Cayenne Pepper: Also adds spice but includes many health benefits.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for this Taco Seasoning Mix for Mexican Recipes
- Add Heat: If you like spicy tacos, add hotter spices for more kick to your ground meat.
- Garlic: Add more garlic and onion for a milder flavor like the packets.
- Rind: Use lemon or lime for a burst of citrus flavor.
Pro Tip
When you add cornstarch to the taco seasoning it will help to create a sauce for your tacos.
How to Make Low Sodium Taco Seasoning
Street taco seasoning can be made in 1 quick step.
These are the basic steps for making Low Sodium Taco Seasoning. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions. We love reader interactions, please leave a review below.
1. Combine Spices and Herbs
Combine garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili pepper powder and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
Transfer to an airtight container for storing.
Taco Spice Recipe FAQs
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Sure! You can use organic seasoning if you’d prefer, make sure to look at the general nutrition information to verify.
Taco seasoning packets usually have 2 tablespoons per pound of meat. If you make your own homemade spice, you can use as much as you want.
Taco seasoning is best for up to 6 months. Using older seasoning is fine too, you might just need a little more if you don’t like the taste.
If you add corn starch to the taco seasoning it will help create a sauce for your tacos. Use a teaspoon or two depending on the thickness you want.
I like to cook my beef first and then let it simmer with the seasoning and a cup of water.
Expert Tips for Making this Easy Taco Seasoning Recipe
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: I like to triple the recipe and store this copycat old el paso taco seasoning in an airtight container.
- DIY Taco Seasoning: Experiment with paprika, mexican oregano, ancho chili powder, red pepper flakes or any other spice until you get the perfect blend of taco seasoning at home.
- Bulk: Buy your spices in bulk to make it even cheaper to make taco meat seasoning spice blend.
- Variation Tip: Feel free to add hotter spices to your homemade taco seasoning such as Calabrian Hot Chili Powder.
What to Serve with Chicken Taco Seasoning
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Low Sodium Taco Seasoning
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine all spices in a small bowl
- Store in an air-tight container for up to 4 months
Christina’s Notes
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: I like to triple the recipe and store this copycat old el paso taco seasoning in an airtight container.
- DIY Taco Seasoning: Experiment with paprika, mexican oregano, ancho chili powder, red pepper flakes or any other spice until you get the perfect blend of taco seasoning at home.
- Bulk: Buy your spices in bulk to make it even cheaper to make taco meat seasoning spice blend.
- Variation Tip: Feel free to add hotter spices to your homemade taco seasoning such as Calabrian Hot Chili Powder.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, scroll up on the page.
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Nutrition
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Very good for being homemade seasoning. However, it is hotter than I would like it. Any thoughts on what I can do to tone it down?
Excellent!!
This recipe totals just over 4 tablespoons.
is this the same amount as 1 sachet?
It is equal to one packet. You can use the amount that you need for a particular recipe or as your family enjoys.
I absolutely hate the store bought packets. They are so salty and have weird stuff in them. This is a great taco seasoning and I use it every taco Tuesday!
I feel the same! Thanks for the comment.
So much better taco seasoning than the one from the store, loved it, thanks!
I’m done buying premixed taco seasoning! This was so easy!
Where do you get your bulk spices?
I buy a lot of them at the PA Farm Show…there is a vendor there that sells bulk spices.
The way of your presentation & preparation is really beautiful and easy to learn I really am a fan of your Fagitas & am lucky to have come across ur blog n now I know what is TACO Seasoning
Plz giv some popular SPANISH Recipes & SPANISH Seasonings please
We love taco seasoning. I am definitely going to make this.
It’s so easy to make! We love it!