Recipes > Mexican > SpicesAugust 30, 2005

Taco Seasoning Convenience Mix

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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