I have found over the years that when I buy packaged taco seasoning, it seems to be getting higher and higher in sodium or my tolerance for high sodium spices has changed. I like to add in my own salt and a spice mix like this No Sodium Taco Seasoning. Plus, it is so easy to make, taking only minutes at home and I bet you have all the spices on hand!!
A little chili, onion, and garlic powder, and then cumin, paprika, and pepper are all you need to make a good no-sodium taco seasoning recipe. Do you want to add some salt? Sure go ahead, this way I find you totally can control your salt intake. Also, try our salt-free fajita seasoning or Herbs de Provence, which is perfect for roast chicken.
Why Make Your Own Taco Seasoning?
You would probably be shocked at the high level of sodium in our packaged foods. And for something like this, how much time does it really save?? Never mind the expense of buying taco seasoning packets when you have the no-sodium taco seasoning ingredients already at home!!
Once you try making your own seasoning you will never go back to store-bought taco seasoning again. I still add in some water like the package says but I don’t add in any flour for thickening. The water seems to make the seasoning and meat come together nicer. I cook and stir to evaporate the water and then serve.
Recipe Ingredients
- Chili powder no salt – Chili powder can contain salt so if you don’t want any then make sure that is not included.
- Onion powder – This gives the taco seasoning a lovely onion flavor.
- Cumin – This spice is used a lot in Mexican cooking and it is perfect in our blend of seasoning.
- Garlic powder – Garlic always adds the perfect notes.
- Paprika smoked or plain – I love the smoked paprika as it amps up the flavor.
- Freshly ground pepper – This is so simple to add to almost every savory recipe you make.
Don’t limit this spice to tacos; make extra and put it into fajitas, chili, burgers, or whatever you like. This no-sodium taco seasoning mix is the perfect accompaniment to ground beef. Add some red pepper flakes or chili pepper if you want to heat things up. So now you see how to make taco seasoning, which is very easy, and you can make this spice your own! Play with it and name it whatever you like!
How To Make Salt-Free Taco Seasoning
- Place spices in a small bowl and mix well. Makes enough for 1 1/2 lbs. of meat or veggies.
- Cook meat or vegetables as desired. After cooked add in the seasoning and cook stirring for 2 min.
- When cooking the meat or vegetables I add about 1/4 cup of water at the end after the spices have cooked their 2 minutes and then stir to evaporate. It lets the spices meld with the other ingredients better and you can scrape up any caramelized bits also.
Recipe Pro Tips!
How many tablespoons of taco seasoning are in a typical store-bought package?
There is about 1 ounce or 3 tablespoons of product in a package of taco seasoning. With shrinkflation that can change so look at the package and refer to these amounts above.
How much of this seasoning should I use per pound of meat?
Use about 2 tablespoons per pound of beef but adjust to your preference either up or down.
Storage Instructions
You can use this immediately or store it for up to a year in an airtight container or zipped sandwich bag.
Ways To Use Taco Seasoning
We love the spice blend of our No Sodium Taco Seasoning and it sure helps if you are looking at reducing salt intake in your diet. Here are some of our favorite recipes using this seasoning.
Even if the recipe doesn’t call for taco seasoning it is a great substitute for individual similar seasonings.
No Sodium Taco Seasoning Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder no salt
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. paprika smoked or plain
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Place spices in a small bowl and mix well. Makes enough for 1 1/2 lbs. of meat or veggies.
- Cook meat or vegetables as desired. After cooked add in the seasoning and cook stirring for 2 min.
- When cooking the meat or vegetables I add in about 1/4 cup of water at the end after the spices have cooked their 2 minutes and then stir to evaporate. It lets the spices meld with the other ingredients better and you can scrape up any caramelized bits also.
Comments & Reviews
Trish Koebel says
Just the right amount of spice and love that it is sodium free.
Tara Noland says
Thanks, glad you like it!!
Bobbie says
Thank you so much for this! I was recently told I was in 3rd degree kidney failure and it has been hard to cook my normal spicy foods with mixes when I’m being careful about salt. My husband loves the tacos I make with this so much that he asks me to make extra so he can roll up some lunch burritos with the leftover meat. I thought I’d seen that you had a no-salt fajita seasoning but when I came back to print it, it was gone. One tip I learned about fajitas is to add just a little orange juice with the lime juice. It helps the meat brown like in restaurants and doesn’t affect the flavor to any detriment.
Tara Noland says
So sorry to hear about your kidney issues but I am glad I can help. Yes, I do have one for fajitas too, here it is. https://noshingwiththenolands.com/salt-free-fajita-seasoning/