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Taco Seasoning Convenience Mix
Great for seasoning tacos or chili. It's cheaper to make this mix yourself than it is to buy it at the grocery store.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup instant minced onion
- 1 tablespoon crushed dried red pepper
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon instant minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons oregano
Directions
Combine all ingredients. Store in a jar and cover tightly. To use, measure 2 tablespoons to equal a package. Makes 8 packages or 1 cup mix.
Recipes Using This Mix
Easy Tacos
Brown 1 pound lean hamburger in skillet. Drain excess fat. Add 1 package taco mix and 3/4 cup water; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced. Stir. Place about 2 tablespoons meat mixture into each taco shell. Top the meat with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes and finely shredded lettuce. Makes 8 to 10 tacos.
Chili
Brown 1 pound lean hamburger in skillet. Drain excess fat. Stir in 1 package chili seasoning mix. Add 1 (1 lb) can tomatoes (cut into pieces), 1/2 cup water, and 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Source: University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon of ground chili pepper (mild, hot or wildfire hot)
- 1 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. of ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
Directions
Mix together and add to taco meat, chili or other dishes that called for a Mexican , Southwest flavor
By christi
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