Taco Seasoning

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 38.1

Total Fat: 2.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 82.8 mg
Total Carbs: 6.2 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
Protein: 1.5 g

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Introduction

Ditch those packets from the supermarket, and whip up a batch of this simple, tasty taco seasoning!
Ditch those packets from the supermarket, and whip up a batch of this simple, tasty taco seasoning!

Minutes to Prepare: 2

Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Combine all. Store in closed container.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

AKARTIST1

106 of 109 people found this review helpful

I make a taco seasoning similar to this, and use it in chili, enchiladas, etc. To your recipe above I add 2 tsp. cocoa powder, 2 tsp granulated garlic, 1 tsp. adobo seasoning (which contains some salt). You can also add smoked chili powder (chipotle) if you like a little hotter and spicier. - 11/2/09
CLAIREMZM

59 of 65 people found this review helpful

If you make this and are going totally salt free, be sure to check the label of the chili powder. Some contain salt, since commercial chili powders, like curry powder, are a combination of spices. - 11/2/09
CHRISSIET01

Very Good

50 of 50 people found this review helpful

Spicy, Spicy, Spicy! Good for a no-salt version, though! For anyone asking, I used this is crockpot salsa chicken which calls for 1/2 package. This recipe was enough to season the entire pot. - 11/2/09
PATTECAKE

Incredible!

48 of 51 people found this review helpful

I've used something very similar to this for several years. Our recipe just adds 1 tsp. of oregano. This is so simple I don't even mix it, but just add the ingredients separately when a recipe calls for Taco Seasoning. - 11/2/09
CORRINER

39 of 45 people found this review helpful

Great for us watching sodium! Appreciate the recipe. t = teaspoon, T = tablespoon. When I grew up that was taught in Home Ec. - 12/19/09
RKELLYWHITE

33 of 39 people found this review helpful

I've been making my own taco seasoning for tacos for years as well. Sometimes I use salt and pepper only. Other times, I use cumin, chili powder, garlic and onion powder. After you add whatever spices you choose, add water to deglaze the pan and simmer for about 10 mins. - 8/27/09
ITGIRL74

31 of 31 people found this review helpful

I just wanted to comment that this spice blend is not truly salt-free unless you are careful to buy a chili powder without salt. Many of the common brands (such as MCCormick) list salt in the ingredients. I buy all of my spices from Penzey's, who do not add salt to their chili powder. - 12/28/09
ONADIET9

29 of 34 people found this review helpful

i'm not a big fan of cumin so i use 6 tsp chili powder, 5 tsp paprika, 3 tsp onion powder, 2 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. enjoy - 12/24/09
CD5594611

Very Good

27 of 29 people found this review helpful

I add garlic powder - 11/2/09
MARTHAR3

23 of 24 people found this review helpful

what a great recipe and the idea of making it in bulk I added some dehydrated onion flakes to mine - 9/11/09
THE_MOMMA_BEAR

Very Good

16 of 17 people found this review helpful

I love that it not only has no salt, but also no MSG, like the packets at the grocery store! Thanks! - 11/2/09
AWALKERN06

Incredible!

14 of 16 people found this review helpful

This was great it hit the spot for taco flavor!! I add chopped onion and garlic to my meat too! - 1/6/10
JESTES21

Incredible!

11 of 11 people found this review helpful

So good! I add a dash of garlic just because I love garlic. It tastes just like the real thing, my boyfriend couldn't even tell the difference. - 10/4/10
SUSHAH

Very Good

9 of 11 people found this review helpful

I've been making my own seasoning mixes for quite some time. It is reassuring to know that I am using foods without all the added ingredients and preservatives. This taco seasoning recipe is easy to make and can be modified to fit personal taste preferences. - 11/2/09
MKCRUZR

8 of 12 people found this review helpful

I'm confused. Where are the 2.1g fat coming from? Looks good otherwise!! - 11/2/09
MOMMA2SKI

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

This is the old standard - before fancy packaging! Not to mention how much money you will save in a year doing it this way instead of $.99 a package!! - 12/24/09
DIANE7786

Incredible!

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Made this tonight for a casserole and it tasted great. We watch our sodium so this is perfect. It's cheaper than the envelopes. - 1/4/10
SEAQUILTER

Incredible!

6 of 8 people found this review helpful

All these years, I have been buying Taco Seasoning. This is great. Thank you verymuch - 12/24/09
AMNAGRLA

6 of 9 people found this review helpful

Where is the fat coming from? - 11/3/09
SERENITYSEL

Very Good

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I make my own too, but add garlic salt, onion pieces and cayenne pepper. - 11/2/09
ANNIEB0714

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

great recipe the family loved it!!! it's nice knowing what is going into the seasoning instead of buying it prepackaged! - 1/6/10
BASKETLADY6

Incredible!

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Easy, tasty, and not salty! - 1/5/10
CHICKENGRRL

Incredible!

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

I love it! So tasty and nice not having to run to the store for taco seasoning as I have these spices in the pantry always! Thanks! - 12/25/09
MSLZZY

Incredible!

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

So easy and no salt! - 12/19/09
PRAIRIECROCUS

Very Good

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

A delightful taco seasoning! - 11/22/09
CRYSMYS

Good

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Has anyone noticed a discrepancy between this recipe and Chef Meg's recipe in the SparkPeople Cookbook? In the cookbook it's 3 parts cumin,1 part chili powder , 1 part red pepper flakes.. here is 3 parts chili powder,1 part cumin,1 part red pepper flakes. I use the cookbook version and love it. - 7/7/12
KOMAL53

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is good for Indian Food too---specially for flavouring Vegetables!!! - 12/25/09
FLORIDASUN

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is wonderful...I add about a tsp. of nutritional yeast..adds a little cheesy flavor and is chock full of vitamins and good for you! - 11/4/09
SEASHELL71

3 of 9 people found this review helpful

For my taco seasoning I use chili powder, smoked sea salt, and a little ground mustard. I stopped using iodize salt, and started using sea salt. One day i found, without hunting, some smoked sea salt at Krogers. It doesn't take much when you use smoked sea salt. - 8/13/09
DARRELLB1

Good

3 of 10 people found this review helpful

simple, wheres the black & red pepper? - 8/2/09
WARMSPRINGDAY

3 of 10 people found this review helpful

Is this the equivalent of one packet of taco seasoning I wonder? I will want to try this as we love tacos and taco seasoning used in other dishes, but I hate to use much of it because I try to cook low sodium. - 7/30/09
RAVENETTE1

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

On spark recipes it is

3 t chili powder
1 t ground cumin
1 t red pepper flakes

On the cookbook it is

3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon red chili flakes

Something is wrong… Spark recipes seasoning is the best
- 7/16/12
SHEL_V2

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Easy to make, easy to use, and easy to omit the red pepper flakes if you're not looking for hot flavor. - 5/30/12
CD6967650

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Are the calorie and fat amounts for this quantity correct? - it seems quite high for simply spices. - 5/22/10
CATHYSFITLIFE

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Really Good but I add garlic powder & onion powder. Good otherwise though. - 5/12/10
TRISH106

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I make my own taco/chili seasonings. I always add Onion and garlic to my meat while cooking. I do not use Red ppper flakes.
My Great Grandmother made all of her spices and blends from fresh herbs. I wish I had her recipes but she never wrote anything down. - 4/19/10
HELLOLOVELY

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is great! It's a little "heated" for me, but the boy loved it. Added garlic & onion powders to the recipe. We'll be making this again! - 3/30/10
BUNNABABY

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is tasty and spicy, just like I like it. - 2/11/10
PANDAZONES

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was very good nice and spicey! - 2/2/10
CHANCELUND

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I tried this yesterday and my husband loved it. He is suppose to watch his salt, so this was perfect. I did add a bit of garlic powder, as some people suggested. I think next time I will add a little bit of flour or corn starch to thicken it just a bit. The flavor was excellent. - 1/18/10
CD2415256

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love it! Low sodium and great flavor - I will never buy taco seasoning again :) - 1/4/10
TINKME

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

We made the Taco Filing receipe from Fionnualla posted on sparkpeople and used this as the taco seasoning the receipe called for. Was not spicy at all when used in that receipe. Perfect flavoring! The kids and the skeptic hubby loved it enough to say we will not be buying packets in the future. - 12/30/09
DEE107

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I use a bit more chili but its good - 12/24/09
SIANAN74

Good

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

A little spicy but still great alternative! - 12/19/09
SWEETSHARLEEN

Very Good

2 of 7 people found this review helpful

Yummy! - 12/1/09
FAIRFAUX08

Very Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Perfect! And, a big money saver too! I can't remember the last time that I purchased a package of the salt filled pouches that the grocery store sells. - 11/13/09
CHUCKLES0719

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Use this all the time...it is great!
Sharlene - 11/3/09
VALERIENEAL

Incredible!

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I love this, it is similar to mine, I just add a tad bit of Oregano and Paprika to mine, but this is great too. 1 Pkt of Taco seasoning by the way is 3 Tbsp. - 11/2/09
LOVEPAINTING

Incredible!

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

This sounds great. I like to put Taco seasoning on my plain popcorn and think I will try this. - 11/2/09
SNOEBUD

O.K.

2 of 12 people found this review helpful

I really don't understand this recipe Is this the amount that would be in the package, ??????? - 11/2/09
MARSHA48

Very Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Simple and easy, just the way I like to do things sometimes. Thanx for the recipe. - 11/2/09
JIM*S_QUEENIE

Very Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

How wonderful that you shared this recipe with others. I, also, make my own and add dry, minced onion and garlic to this recipe. I also add about 1/4 C of water to the seasonings in a pan and let it deglaze (simmer) until the meat mixture is just right! Yum! And, no salt just flavor! - 10/12/09
JESSB135

2 of 7 people found this review helpful

I wish I could try this but my husband can't have cumin. Any suggestions for substitutes? I miss taco seasoning! - 8/4/09
CD6041887

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Mixed it with oil and poured over oyster crackers and mixed well. Then put it in a air tight container. - 12/30/13
GREASE31

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 10/23/12
CD12457351

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

also add 2t cocoa powder, 2 tsp granulated onion or garlic,chili powder - 5/22/12
TRROSE75

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Many people don't realize that the majority of chili powders out there contain a blend of seasonings, one of which is salt. (Chile powder is true ground chiles) Granted the recipe is going to be FAR lower in salt than commercial. Thanks for the tip! - 4/5/11
WRITEMANN1

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Meg is using pre-packaged Chili powder. I was concerned where the high calorie and sodium content came from. Grind your won chili powder! - 11/5/10
PATSYJO46

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Glad to have taco seasoning without the salt! - 11/2/10
BAMAJAM

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Thank you,Chef Meg... This is a great savings over the seasoning packets!! - 11/2/10
MOMZADUCK

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is so good! Easy to make and tastes fabulous. Thanks for sharing this!!! - 11/2/10
MISSLORI5

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I used this recipe on my mexican salad for potluck. Nobody noticed the lack of salt! thanks for the low /no sodium option! - 10/24/10
MIKROS2

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Love this recipe for taco seasoning. I just add and subtract red pepper depending on who is here for dinner, love the LOW salt. I use this all the time! - 10/19/10
DAYHIKER

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We like this better than the packets. - 10/11/10
DONNA0256

Incredible!

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Sounds great, can't wait to try! - 9/22/10
AGASSIFAN

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Note: 3 t equals 1 T...3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon... - 9/18/10
CD7009225

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Wonderful! Had to use this tonight as we were out of low sodium taco seasoning. This is awesome. Won't buy packets again. Will experiment with mix and some other seasonings. - 8/31/10
TALESEDRIN

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I enjoyed it, but since I was trying to make tacos and didn't have the "package directions" I felt a bit lost. What should I add to the seasoning to make tacos? - 8/17/10
TANYAHDG

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great recipe! I am done with buying taco seasoning packets. - 7/14/10
SYLPHINPROGRESS

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I want to keep my sodium intake low, so will try this mix. I've never bought store-bought seasoning mixes because of the salt content. - 6/26/10
NITA-ANN

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love the idea of a no salt taco seasoning. Adding it to my recipes. - 6/26/10
BEECHNUT13

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is great! I use it in chili and other recipes that call for taco seasoning. I love that it's MSG free. DOWN WITH MSG!!! - 1/29/10
HOPE2BE

Incredible!

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

Sounds easy enough to make - 1/27/10
EEMILLA

Good

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I add coriander in equal portion with cumin, and I use ground red pepper powder in lieu of the chili powder and the flakes. I don't use the onion or garlic powders because I use fresh garlic and onions. - 12/26/09
CHITOWNVW

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Aregular combination I use for a special bbq rub also besides for mexican dishes - 12/24/09
CDEJAC

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

very simple! I like it! - 12/24/09
EGGBASKET1

Incredible!

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

GREAT RECIPE ! - 12/24/09
ANTCOF

Incredible!

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Thanks for the recipe. The cumin really adds a nice flavor. - 12/19/09
SRAGREEN

1 of 10 people found this review helpful

looks good - 12/19/09
NGAIBRUCE

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

I prepare and can my own hot pepper sauce which in addition to a medley of chili peppers contains garlic, ginger, and a dash of red wine. Our culinary tastes remain southeast asian so I retain a large supply to share with our many friends! So, we use this in our taco sauce with the cumin/cayenne. - 12/19/09
FIREPHOENIX

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

I make taco seasoning with garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, and chili powder. This looks like a good alternative for a salt-free spicy version. - 11/22/09
MKHZ00

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Have used this before in my tacos... sometimes I add oregano and parsley, or when I make chicken I use it, substituting basil for the red pepper flakes (I might use a bit of fresh ground black pepper though) - 11/14/09
MEHOPEFUL2

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Good idea to reduce salt. I add garlic and onion power for more flavor. - 11/9/09
LSIG14

Incredible!

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great recipe since I'm just beginning to learn to cook better for my health! - 11/2/09
BENNAK

Incredible!

1 of 9 people found this review helpful

Thank you for sharing - 11/2/09
MAGGIEPEARL

1 of 8 people found this review helpful

I've been making my taco seasoning for years...mix chili powder, salt....to taste, and about a tablespoon of flour. The mixes are expensive, and way too salty...but no salt is blah - 8/4/09
MDOWER1

thanks - 7/8/21
GOFORGIN

Very Good

Ok - 6/2/21
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

I love this spice grouping. Tried this being skeptical but was really pleased with thej taste and flavor and degree of spice. - 5/25/21
KITTYHAWK1949

what a great way to have less salt but still a lot of flavor in my Mexican dishes - 5/9/21
ALEPEQUIJADA

Great! - 4/7/21
CECTARR

Find chili powder with no salt added like Williams - 2/9/21
BLOND1E

Easy to make - 1/31/21
EOWYN2424

Incredible!

yum - 11/21/20
SLIPPINGAWAY66

O.K.

Find it very flat in taste. Had to add so much to increase flavor I wouldn't bother making this again. Would probably be okay for kids. - 8/6/20
TOMATOCAFEGAL

Very Good

Love making my own seasoning. - 7/21/20
FISHGUT3

thanks - 7/17/20
DIANEDOESSMILES

Incredible!

TY!! I do it as Cumin, Chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and italian herbs. NOT surewhy the Italian herbs work, but WOW do they ever. - 7/1/20
KITT52

Good

This was good. I use it all the time - 5/28/20
LIBR@RYL@DY

YUMMY - 5/25/20

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