Name: Low Carb Taco Seasoning Recipe (keto, gluten-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp ground chile powder; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp granulated garlic; 1/2 tsp granulated onion; 1/2 tsp dried oregano, rubbed; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1 tsp Sukrin :1 ((Swerve Granulated or sugar if not low carb))

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An easy gluten-free and low carb taco seasoning mix for ground beef that’s perfect for Keto Taco Tuesdays.

I grew up in the Southwest were tacos were a part of life! Of course, authentic tacos back then were made with seasoned shredded chicken or seasoned shredded beef and served in soft or fried corn tortillas. They were quite different than what usually comes to mind when one hears “Taco Tuesday”, thanks in part to elementary school cafeteria lunches and Taco Bell!

What most people know as tacos is ground beef mixed with a taco seasoning packet and stuffed into a yellow preformed taco shell. My mother made tacos this way when she was pressed for time and needed an easy family friendly meal. She browned her ground beef and added a packet of taco seasoning from the store. She layered taco meat, cheese, sour cream, black olives and lettuce into the shells and they were tasty.

Homemade Low Carb Taco Seasoning

The problem with the taco seasoning packets you get in the store, is that they contain sugar and starch and are not gluten-free. You can get a similar flavor with ingredients you already have at home without the sugar, carbs or gluten.

One ingredient I strongly recommend for a more authentic flavor is pure ground chile powder. It’s the ingredient that makes my low carb gluten-free enchilada sauce so good. It’s mandatory in my mind. It’s found in the Mexican aisle in the grocery store. I buy both California Ground Chile Powder and New Mexico Ground Chile Powder and mix them together.

Gluten-free Taco Seasoning Recipe

The ingredients most often found in homemade taco seasoning are chile powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Honestly, I add a little sugar-free sweetener to mine because I think it mellows the sharpness in the chile powder and makes a bridge to pull all of the flavors together. Of course, it can be omitted. If you want your taco seasoning spicy, add some cayenne pepper.

Although this is a low carb taco seasoning recipe, it is not a no-carb recipe. All powdered ingredients like chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper are going to have carbs. But, since this recipe does not contain the milk powder, sugar, or starch often found in store bought products, it is much lower in total carbs.

How Much Taco Seasoning To Use Per Pound of Meat or Per Person

The taco seasoning packets you buy in the store are made for 1 pound of meat, contain roughly 2 tablespoons of seasoning and list 6 servings. That equates to 1 tsp per person. My low carb taco seasoning recipe yields about ¼ cup of seasoning and can be used to season 1 – 2 pounds of ground beef or 6-12 people. It really depends on how much flavor you want.

Low Carb Taco Seasoning is 1 carb per 2 teaspoons or .5 carbs per 1 teaspoon.

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Homemade taco seasoning ingredients in a bowl

Low Carb Taco Seasoning Recipe (keto, gluten-free)

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

An easy gluten-free and low carb taco seasoning mix for ground beef that's perfect for Keto Taco Tuesdays.

Calories: 5 kcal

Ingredients

1 tbsp ground chile powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp granulated garlic
1/2 tsp granulated onion
1/2 tsp dried oregano, rubbed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Optional

1 tsp Sukrin :1 (Swerve Granulated or sugar if not low carb)

Instructions

Method:

Measure all of the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk with a fork. Keep in a airtight container.
Serves 6-12 depending on your taste. 1 carb per 2 teaspoons of seasoning or 1/2 carb per 1 teaspoon of seasoning.

To Use:

Brown 1 pound of ground beef in a pan. Add 2 tbsp - 4 tbsp (half of the recipe or the whole thing) to the ground beef along with 2 tbsp of tomato paste and 1/2 cup beef broth. Simmer gently until most of the sauce evaporates. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Carb counts will depend on how much seasoning you use and how big your serving is.
Note: Pure ground chiles can be bitter. Temper any bitter flavor with a little more sweetener.

Recipe Notes

This recipe makes 1/4 cup of seasoning. You may use the whole recipe for 1 pound of ground beef or half of the recipe (2 tbsp per pound of meat) depending on your taste. Nutritional Facts assume the whole mix divided between 6 people.

Nutritional Facts for whole mix per 6 people or 2 tsp per person: Calories: 5g, Total Fat: trace, Total Carbs: 1g, Fiber: trace, Protein: trace.