Homemade Whole30 Taco Seasoning is such a budget-friendly way to get dinner on the table! Most Whole30 compatible (i.e. no added sugars or additives) taco seasonings are at least $3 per envelope. You can made the same taco seasoning at home with this recipe for $0.31 cents. You save 91% by making it yourself!
Why We Love This Whole30 Taco Seasoning
First, it’s just so easy. This taco seasoning uses only 5 spices, which you might already have on hand. They are basic spices you can find at most grocery stores. I get most of my spices in the bulk bins at Winco or in bulk from Sam’s Club to get the best price.
Second, this Whole30 Taco Seasoning is not only Whole30, it’s Paleo, Keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and egg-free. That makes this a great EASY meal option for a variety of dietary needs.
Finally, tacos are one of the fastest meals you can make! They are my go-to for a busy night or when my kids are cooking. All of my teenagers can make this seasoning, cooked into ground beef, to make tacos for dinner when I am gone. And that, my friend, is priceless!
Recipes That Use This Whole30 Taco Seasoning
I use taco seasoning for more than just tacos! Here are some other recipes you will love that use this taco seasoning:
- Whole30 Plantain Taco Hash
- Whole30 Creamy Chicken Fajita Bake
- Whole30 Tuna Taco Fritters
- Whole30 Taco Breakfast Casserole
- Paleo Chicken Taquitos
Ingredients
All of these ingredients are basic spices you can find at most grocery stores. I get the best prices on spices in the bulk bins at Winco or in bulk from Sam’s Club.
- Chili powder
- Salt
- Dehydrated minced onion
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Red pepper – Optional if you want it spicy! Our family usually enjoys it without it.
Whole30 Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dehydrated minced onion
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ – ½ t. red pepper opt. for a “kick”, if desired
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, if using immediately. If desired, you can store in a small container or ziplock for up to three months. Mix with 1 lb. uncooked ground beef or turkey. Stir to mix and cook in a saucepan on medium heat, until brown and cooked through. Yields one taco seasoning packet.
Yes, taco seasoning is really this simple! Quick to toss together, and tastes exactly how I expect. It’s great!
So happy you found it a simple, tasty success! Thank you!
I never knew how easy and affordable making your own taco seasoning is!!! It taste like McCormick taco seasoning. So happy I found this recipe on my whole 30 journey in college. It makes tacos dinners easy and affordable!
I’m so proud of you for rocking a Whole30 in college! Thrilled this gave you an easy affordable option!
I used this for chicken tacos to tonight and all three of my kids loved it! Everyone requested that we put it in our regular rotation. It was also super easy to put together, Thanks!
I love a kid win, that’s fantastic! So thrilled you loved this easy one!
Yes! Wanting to break the habit of picking up that little pouch at the grocery store, I had been looking for a good quick recipe for taco seasoning. We did add some paprika to ours to give it a little more of a kick. My husband didn’t know what to put together one week when he was planning meals and went to the packet. Ugh- can’t even stomach it now!!
“Better than the packet” – I think that’s my new logo for this recipe. So happy to hear it, thank you!
Best taco seasoning ever!! I use this every other week even when I’m not doing Whole30.
Aw, thank you! We haven’t looked back to store bought stuff since and love it!
I have tried multiple recipes for taco seasoning and was never thrilled with any of them. I had given up hope and gone back to purchasing packets and then I found Autumn’s recipe….and I’ve never bought another packet and I never will! Go make this one now, you won’t regret it!!
YES YES YES! I love that this was the IT recipe for you after trying many. It’s so great to be able to make this one from scratch and not have to buy all those packets. Thanks so much for the reviews, I so appreciate it!