Healthy Taco Seasoning is Whole30, paleo, gluten free and SO much better than store bought packets! A quick + easy DIY taco mix that is full of flavor!
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There is nothing better than this easy Healthy Taco Seasoning recipe. Naturally paleo, gluten free + whole30 – this healthy taco seasoning is made with a few spice cabinet staples.
This easy DIY taco seasoning is better for you and cheaper to make than buying packets at the store. It’s loaded with flavor and takes under 5 minutes to make!
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I freakin’ love tacos. I always have, and I always will. They’re just SO good. When I was a kid I would look forward to when my mom would make them for dinner. Even now, we usually have them at least once a week. They’re so yummy and easily customizable!
I really don’t like to food bash things, but one of the main things that make tacos so unhealthy are those store-bought taco seasoning mixes.
If you take a look at any popular taco mix packet at the store you will find that some of the ingredients include Maltodextrin, Modified Corn Starch, ‘Natural Flavor’, and Caramel Color, along with with close to 2500 mg of sodium per packet (Crazy!)
With this blend… you won’t need those packets again! I know that the packets can be super convenient sometimes, but once you make your own spice blend, you won’t want to go back.
Making your own spice blends can be just as quick (and even cheaper). I make a giant batch of it once every few months, store it in an airtight container, and then whenever it’s taco night (pretty much every Tuesday in our house) I just sprinkle it over ground turkey.
Seriously.. it couldn’t be easier!
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What to put Healthy Taco Seasoning on:
- ground beef or ground turkey
- ground chicken
- sliced chicken breasts
- shrimp
- tofu
- sliced vegetables
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Healthy Taco Toppings
- Guacamole
- Salsa. We like this Pineapple Mango Salsa
- Hot Sauce
- Olives
- Lettuce
- Cilantro
- Non Whole30: cheddar cheese, black beans
How do I use this healthy taco seasoning in a recipe?
I like to mix 1.5 tablespoons of taco seasoning per 1 lb of meat. You don’t need to add water to your mixture. Simply cook your meat until browned, stir in seasoning and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Healthy Recipes to pair with your tacos:
- Pineapple Mango Salsa (Whole Foods Copycat)
- Healthy Peach Cucumber Salsa
- Lighter Watermelon Mojitos
- Healthy Strawberry Mojito
How to make your own Whole30 Taco Seasoning:
Healthy Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoons cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a jar, add all spices. Shake + store in an airtight container. Use 1.5 tablespoons of seasoning per 1 lb of ground meat when making tacos
Nutrition Facts
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Beth
My daughter loves tacos. She only wanted they pre-packaged until I slide this recipe in a dish we were making I well can I say THIS RECIPE IS THE BOMB . Use it in so many dishes. Thanks Liz.
The Clean Eating Couple
Thank you Beth!! I’m glad you were able to convert her over to the good stuff! 🙂
Tera
This is the only taco seasoning I will use. I’ve been making it for over a year. Someone told me to check out Trader Joe’s taco seasoning, so I did. It has SUGAR in it. No thank you! I will stick to this.
The Clean Eating Couple
I’m so glad you like the recipe, Tera! I totally agree- no need for sugar in taco seasoning!
Linda Curtiss
I plan to try the recipe but need to know if the pepper being used is red pepper (aka cayenne) or black pepper?
The Clean Eating Couple
It’s black pepper! It’s stated in the recipe 🙂 You can add cayenne pepper if you’d like though.. I would only add a tiny amount. A little goes a long way!
Kimberly
I’ve made this taco seasoning twice now! I love having it on hand at home so I never need to waste money on the gross package kinds again!
The Clean Eating Couple
I’m so glad you like it, Kimberly! We haven’t used the package kind in years! This is so much easier and better 🙂
Candy
Highly recommend this. I used to always buy packets but now I have this in my pantry ready to go. Thank you!!
The Clean Eating Couple
This makes me so happy to hear, Candy!! It’s so much better than the packets 🙂
Carly
I make this in bulk! Only Taco Seasoning I will use now. Super yummy!
The Clean Eating Couple
Yay!! That’s awesome, Carly! I do the same thing 🙂 Glad you like it!