Make your own Gluten Free Taco Seasoning. Packets are expensive for what they contain. You must also review ingredients on every packet, every time you purchase one, for ingredients containing gluten. Save both time and mix up a single recipe for taco night or a batch of it for multiple uses.
What is Gluten Free Taco Seasoning Made Of?
Gluten Free Taco Seasoning is a blend of spices containing chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Cayenne Pepper is added for a spicier seasoning blend.
How Much Taco Seasoning in a Packet?
A packet of taco seasoning contains about 2 Tablespoons of the spice blend.
This recipe makes as much as a store bought packet and is enough seasoning for 1 to 1 ½ lbs. of ground beef.
How to Make a Batch of Gluten Free Taco Seasoning
Make a batch of seasoning using the following ingredient measurements.
- ¼ Cup Chili Powder
- 8 tsp. Ground Cumin
- 2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1 tsp. Oregano
- 1 Tbs. Salt (Optional)
- 1 tsp. Black Pepper (Optional)
- 1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
- Mix all the ingredients well and store in an airtight container
- Use 2 Tbs. Taco Seasoning in place of one packet of taco seasoning.
Recipe Notes
The Chili Powder – I use a mild chili powder blend found in most grocery stores. You could also use a specific chili powder such as Ancho if you wanted to.
Heat Level – For families that like spicier foods, add some cayenne pepper to the mix. Start with ¼ tsp. and adjust as needed.
Salt – Salt is an ingredient in the recipe that is based on taste and preference. Use ¾-1 tsp. of salt per pound of ground beef.
With Taco Tuesdays being popular and other recipes using a packet of taco seasoning, isn’t it time to make your own?
More Gluten Free Pantry Staples You Can Make
Gluten Free Dry Onion Soup Mix – Use this in place of recipes that call for a packet of Lipton Onion Soup Mix.
Gluten Free Garlic and Herb Dressing Mix – This is a gluten free copycat version of Good Seasons Dressing mix.
Gluten Free Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup – A great substitute for recipes using cream of chicken soup.
Gluten Free Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup – A great substitute for recipes using cream of mushroom soup.
Gluten Free Condensed Cream of Celery Soup A great substitute for recipes using cream of celery soup.
Gluten Free Fajita Seasoning – Taco Seasoning and Fajita Seasoning are interchangeable but here is the recipe for it as well.
Find More Gluten Free Recipes on YouTube and Pinterest.
Gluten Free Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. Chili Powder
- 2 tsp. Ground Cumin
- ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp. Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp. Oregano
- ¾ tsp. Salt, Optional
- ¼ tsp. Black Pepper, Optional
- ¼ tsp. Cayenne Pepper, Optional
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and mix well.
- Add mixture to 1-1 ½ browned ground beef along with ¾ cup water and simmer over medium low heat for 5-10 minutes.
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Notes
- ¼ Cup Chili Powder
- 8 tsp. Ground Cumin
- 2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1 tsp. Oregano
- 1 Tbs. Salt (Optional)
- 1 tsp. Black Pepper (Optional)
- 1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
- Mix all the ingredients well and store in an airtight container
- Use 2 Tbs. Taco Seasoning in place of one packet of taco seasoning.
