By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

To make this seasoning mix even lower in sodium, omit the salt.

Number of servings

Serves 28
  1. Diabetes meal plan
  2. DASH diet
  3. Low-sodium
  4. Heart-healthy
  5. Weight management
  6. Low-fat
  7. Plant-based
  8. Meatless
  9. Kidney diet
  10. Gluten-free

Ingredients

  1. 3 tablespoons chili powder
  2. 5 teaspoons paprika
  3. 4 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  4. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  5. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  7. 2 tablespoons corn starch

Directions

Mix ingredients together. Divide equally among 4 airtight containers.

To use the taco seasoning mix, in a nonstick skillet, cook 1 pound of lean hamburger or diced chicken breast. Drain excess fat.

Add 3/4 cup water to the skillet. Bring to a boil.

Add seasoning mix by teaspoons until desired taste is reached.

Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 1 teaspoon

  • Calories 8
  • Total fat 0.5 g
  • Saturated fat Trace
  • Trans fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated fat Trace
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 66 mg
  • Total carbohydrate 1.5 g
  • Dietary fiber 0 g
  • Added sugars 0 g
  • Protein 0.5 g
  • Total sugars 0 g
  • Polyunsaturated fat Trace
  • Potassium 34 mg
  • Calcium 8 mg
  • Magnesium 4 mg
  • Vitamin D 0 IU
  • Iron 0.5 mg
June 01, 2024