Make Your Own Lower Sodium Taco Seasoning

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MOMvsFOOD
MOMvsFOOD Posts: 654 Member
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This is a great homemade substitute for the salty packets of taco seasoning. With all the flavorable herbs, its tastes as good but is much healthier for you! I make it in a 4-cup tupperware so that it can be mixed up well and stored easily.

8 TBSP (1/2 cup) dried onion (chopped or flakes)
4 TBSP (1/4 cup) onion powder
4 TBSP (1/4 cup) chili powder
2 TBSP (1/8 cup) salt
2 TBSP (1/8 cup) oregano
2 TBSP (1/8 cup) cornstarch
2 TBSP (1/8 cup) crushed red pepper
2 TBSP (1/8 cup) garlic powder
2 TBSP (1/8 cup) cumin

For specifics and other tips, check out the full post: http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2010/09/taco-seasoning.html

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  • maleva720
    maleva720 Posts: 165 Member
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    awesome..thanks!
  • HealthyEscape
    HealthyEscape Posts: 255
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    Thanks! My boyfriend and i have been looking for something like this - can't wait to make it and use it! :drinker:
  • msh0530
    msh0530 Posts: 1,675 Member
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    Thanks! I will try it!
  • livnlife
    livnlife Posts: 8
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    that's awesome can't wait to try it this weekend as my family are huge taco lovers, it'll be nice to have it home made, thanks.
  • jessica_mom343
    jessica_mom343 Posts: 61 Member
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    Love it!! We eat taco's at least 1x/week and I was sooo upset by the amount of sodium!!! I'll definatly be mixing some of this!!!
  • GTOgirl1969
    GTOgirl1969 Posts: 2,527 Member
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    I'm going to try that. I love tacos, but hate that the seasoning is so full of sodium. This sounds like a good alternative :smile:
  • OhhMommy
    OhhMommy Posts: 2
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    I used to use almost this exact recipe. i simplified it for my own convenience and because i couldn't tell the dif when i made it this way.

    now i use...
    8 t onion powder
    6 t chili powder
    3 t cumin
    3 t garlic
    2 t sea salt

    i add 2T cornstarch to the meat when i add the taco seasoning after it has been cooked. i use 2 T for 1lbs meat. then i add prob about 1/4C water to make it a little saucey. comes out perfect everytime.

    you can even omit the salt completely which i have and it still tastes fine. sometimes i will just use a little extra seasoning to make up for the salt.

    thanks for sharing. :)
  • meana717
    meana717 Posts: 261 Member
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    AWESOME!!! Thank you so much! Bump bump bump
  • MOMvsFOOD
    MOMvsFOOD Posts: 654 Member
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    Be sure to check out the full post on Mom vs Food too- little extras on there for taco dip and some great recipes using the seasoning!
  • jklm
    jklm Posts: 281
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    delish!
  • hypotrochoid
    hypotrochoid Posts: 842 Member
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    Shiny! I was looking for something like this!
  • skinnygirlswearprada
    skinnygirlswearprada Posts: 16 Member
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    Thanks! I always buy the pack and it's so HIGH is salt. Thx for the tip!
  • MOMvsFOOD
    MOMvsFOOD Posts: 654 Member
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    Thanks! I always buy the pack and it's so HIGH is salt. Thx for the tip!

    Im only buy DIY seasonings these days! You can control the quality of your dish and cut out all that un-needed salt and junK!
  • raisingbabyk
    raisingbabyk Posts: 442 Member
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    awesome! thanks
  • BifDiehl
    BifDiehl Posts: 474
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    bump!
  • MOMvsFOOD
    MOMvsFOOD Posts: 654 Member
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    awesome! thanks

    My pleasure!
  • redpope
    redpope Posts: 5 Member
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    Bump!
  • MOMvsFOOD
    MOMvsFOOD Posts: 654 Member
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    Just made an Italian Spice Blend today too, great for meat and sauces and better than those pre-made seasoning blends that are always at LEAST half salt!

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