Sodium-Free Taco Seasoning

Note: Check the sodium content of your chili powder if you’re watching your sodium intake super closely.

If you’re craving extra pop, dial up the heat with a pinch (or more) of cayenne pepper, or bump up the crushed red pepper flakes. For a smoky twist, swap in a teaspoon of smoked paprika or chipotle powder. A hint of lime zest or a touch of ground coriander can brighten things even more. Adjust to your heat tolerance and taste preferences—make it yours!

Ingredients (for 1 lb of meat)

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Batch Sizes

Ingredient 1× 2× 4× 8×
Chili powder 1 tbsp 2 tbsp ¼ cup ½ cup
Ground cumin 1 ½ tsp 1 tbsp 2 tbsp ¼ cup
Ground black pepper 1 tsp 2 tsp 4 tsp 8 tsp
Ground paprika ½ tsp 1 tsp 2 tsp 4 tsp
Garlic powder ¼ tsp ½ tsp 1 tsp 2 tsp
Onion powder ¼ tsp ½ tsp 1 tsp 2 tsp
Red pepper flakes ¼ tsp ½ tsp 1 tsp 2 tsp
Dried oregano ¼ tsp ½ tsp 1 tsp 2 tsp