Healthy Taco Seasoning Recipe (2024)

07/17/2018 |

Last updated: 10/05/2023

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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! Low sodium and mild in flavor – a must make clean eating recipe!

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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!

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!

We use taco seasoning on ground turkey almost once a week. It’s a staple in our house, so when I realized what was in most taco seasonings… I knew I needed to start making my own!

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.

What makes this Taco Seasoning Healthy?

Low salt –Most taco seasoning packets have close to 2500 mg of sodium per packet versus this which has 650mg for the equivalent of a ‘packet’.
Clean Ingredients- 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. This recipe has none of that. Just spices from your spice cabinet!
No Added Sugar – Taco seasoning doesn’t need sugar! This seasoning is completely sugar free which makes it whole30/keto

Plus… It’s RIDICULOUSLY EASY to make! Let me show you how to do it.

Ingredients for Whole30 Taco Seasoning:

To make this healthy taco seasoning you’ll need:

You can omit/swap seasonings as you’d like – but this is the recipe we always stick to!

How to make Healthy Taco Seasoning:

To make healthy taco seasoning:

How to cook with this Healthy Taco Seasoning:

When you’re ready to cook with this taco seasoning, just brown your ground meat in a pan with olive oil.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of seasoning per one pound of meat right before it’s done cooking.

If you want a ‘saucier’ taco meat, add 1/4 cup of chicken stock, broth, or water to your pan when you stir in the seasoning.

What to put Healthy Taco Seasoning on:

This seasoning goes great on anything but here are a few ideas

ground beef or ground turkey
ground chicken
sliced chicken breasts
shrimp
tofu
sliced vegetables
In this Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipe
One Pan Taco Skillet
In this Taco Casserole Recipe
Use it in these Zucchini Boats
In this Chicken Taco Soup
In Healthy Taco Salads

How to make low sodium taco seasoning:

This is a relatively low sodium taco seasoning. The nutrition facts for this recipe are a little misleading, as the 624 mg of sodium are per 2 tablespoons of seasoning. If you divide the 2 tablespoons of seasoning among 1 lb of meat – typically 1 lb of meat serves 4 people. This means the serving is actually around 200mg of sodium per serving.

If you follow a strict low/no salt seasoning – simply omit the salt from this recipe. You don’t need it!

Healthy Taco Toppings

Guacamole
Salsa. We like this Pineapple Mango Salsa or Corn Salsa
Healthy Bean Dip goes great on a taco!
Hot Sauce
Olives
Lettuce
Cilantro
Non Whole30: cheddar cheese, black beans

Healthy Recipes to pair with your tacos:

We love serving these salsas/drinks with tacos!

Pineapple Mango Salsa (Whole Foods Copycat)
Healthy Peach Cucumber Salsa
Lighter Watermelon Mojitos
Skinny Margarita Recipe
Healthy Strawberry Mojito

Other delicious Healthy Recipes:

Best Chicken Tortilla Soup
Mexican Potatoes
Healthy Cilantro Lime Sauce
Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

Healthy Taco Seasoning

4.64 from 41 votes

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!

WW Freestyle Points Zero

Prep Time : 5 minutes minutes

Total Time : 5 minutes minutes

Serves : 6 tablespoons

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PRINTRATE

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
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon optional

Instructions

In a jar, add all spices. Shake + store in an airtight container.
When cooking: Use 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning per 1 lb of ground meat when making tacos. You do not need to add liquid, but you can add 1/4 cup chicken stock if you'd like for a 'saucier' taco meat!

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Taco Seasoning

Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon (used across 1 lb of meat))

Calories 19Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Sodium 402mg17%

Potassium 121mg3%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 1930IU39%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. This is an estimate and can vary pending your ingredients

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