Taco seasoning from scratch
Filed Under: food, in the kitchen, health
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There are scads of recipes all over the internet, but over the last few years I have refined my DIY taco seasoning to be the perfect amount for one pound of meat and to suit my family's tastes. Here is what you'll need:
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1.5 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. unrefined sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- dash of ground cayenne pepper
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
If you like it spicy, add more cayenne; we are catering to the needs of a three-year-old.
I mix the spices in a small custard cup, and once I have begun browning the meat (I used ground turkey for the pictures in the gallery) and have broken it up, I add the seasonings. This meat works great for tacos, taco salad and anywhere else you would like taco meat. I suppose you could stuff a burrito, too.
So save the money on the kit: add just a 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt, and you'll have your own healthy taco seasoning.
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Reader comments (Page 1 of 1)
Thats amazing!
ReplyI love taco seasoning and sometimes im too lazy to drive across the street to get it from Rite-Aid or around the corner from Meijers.
Thanks