Whole30 Taco Seasoning {Paleo, Keto, Whole30}
An uber simple Whole30 Taco Seasoning made with spices you probably already have in your spice cupboard! Cut out the junk and make your own delicious keto taco seasoning, low carb taco seasoning, and gluten-free taco seasoning. Save money and time and whip up a batch of this easy homemade taco seasoning today!
If you’ve ever found yourself asking “what’s in taco seasoning”, you might be surprised at the super-long list of ingredients on a taco seasoning packet! Most storebought taco packets are chock full of excess sodium, creepy additives, and chemicals that don’t belong anywhere near your tacos or homemade fajitas for family taco night.
Making your own homemade paleo/gluten-free taco seasoning is so easy and adaptable! Don’t like spice? Make sure you use a mild chili powder and leave out the chipotle powder.
Love spice and think food should burn a little (:fist bump:)? Add a bit of cayenne to the mix and rock on with your bad self.
Taco Tuesday is saved! People throw around the word “hero” pretty loosely these days, but I gotta say, that cape looks good on you.
What Ingredients are in Whole30 Taco Seasoning?
All good stuff. See below!
The arrowroot powder is optional. Many storebought taco seasonings contain cornstarch or other thickeners to help the seasoning adhere to the meat and veggies. Arrowroot powder is a Whole30 compliant thickener that is also paleo-friendly.
Looking for other recipes to use arrowroot in? Check out Whole30 Beef Stew, Spicy Sweet Potato Fries, and Instant Pot Paleo Beef and Broccoli.
Need help tracking down Whole30 compliant groceries? Download my totally free Trader Joe’s Whole30 Shopping List and Whole30 Costco Shopping List. I have done all the work for you with checking ingredients and figuring out safe foods.
How to Use Keto Taco Seasoning
Make tacos. Doy. Our favorite recipe is these Pressure Cooker Chicken Tacos. Super delicious and adaptable for the various taste in your families.
But this low carb taco seasoning can also be used for fajitas (try it on Sheet Pan Pork Fajitas), to season rice (if you eat it) or cauliflower rice. You can also use it as a seasoning for Air Fryer French Fries, Whole30 Potatoes – Skillet Fried Potatoes, or Spicy Sweet Potato Fries.
And if you’re a soup fan (aren’t we all??), use it to flavor up Instant Pot Tortilla Soup.
How Long Will Paleo Taco Seasoning Keep?
It will stay fresh in an air-tight container (I use a mason jar) for up to six months. It will lose some potency after that time but will still be safe to eat.
How Much Water Do I Add to Taco Seasoning?
Personal preference – I don’t usually add any at all. But my husband is a fan of water or broth (related: how to make chicken bone broth) and so we’ll add about 2 tbsp to the meat when we add the paleo taco seasoning.
Here’s How to Make Whole30 Taco Seasoning
Add everything to a bowl or jar. Mix! And 1 tbsp per one pound of meat or veggies and you are good to go my friend.
Yep, that’s it.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- Chili powder flavor and intensity can mean very different things throughout the world. In some countries, chili powder is what we would call cayenne pepper (which is very hot!). I used a mild chili powder in this Whole30 taco seasoning recipe.
- If you don’t have smoked paprika, you can use sweet (or regular) paprika. You won’t get the same smoky flavor, but you’ll still have a delicious gluten-free taco seasoning.
- Vegetarian or Vegan? Check out these Sheet pan Cauliflower Tacos With Halloumi and Black Beans. Not Whole30 or Paleo, but man they’re so good!
More Whole30 Seasonings Like This
- Check out all these Pantry Staples You Can Make Yourself
- Paleo + Whole30 BBQ Sauce
- Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing
- Whole30 + Paleo Teriyaki Sauce
- Cilantro Chimichurri
- Whole30 Mayo – Paleo Mayo
Whole30 Taco Seasoning WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS
One serving of Whole30 Taco Seasoning has 1 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.
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An uber simple Whole30 Taco Seasoning made with spices you already have in your spice cupboard! Cut out the junk and make your own DIY taco seasoning.
- 3 tbsp mild chili powder
- 1 tbsp chipotle powder
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder optional
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried onion
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp coriander optional
Combine all ingredients in a jar fitted with a lid and shake to combine.
Use 1 tbsp of seasoning per 1 pound of meat or veggies. Optional: add 2 tbsp - 1/4 cup of water or broth per pound of meat.
Chili powder flavor and intensity can mean very different things throughout the world. In some countries, chili powder is what we would call cayenne pepper (which is very hot!). I used mild chili powder in this recipe.
If you don't have smoked paprika, you can use sweet (or regular) paprika. You won't get the same smoky flavor, but you'll still have a delicious gluten-free taco seasoning.
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“Make tacos. Doy.” hahahahaha! laughing. This looks really great!
On a 1 to 10 scale, about how spicy would you say this baseline recipe is?
Thanks, M
My tastebuds have burned off over the years so I’m a terrible judge of “normal people” level of spicy. I use a very small amount when making tacos that the boys will be eating. And then I add hot sauce to mine. 🙂
Thank you for this recipe! We are avoiding extra grocery store trips and I didn’t have enough seasoning to finish making dinner. Sustainable Cooks to the rescue! I will continue making this in the future!