There are many reasons to make your own seasoning mixes. First, it is much more economical to put together your own seasoning mixes. You should check for places that sell herbs and spices in bulk for added savings. You may want to divide the cost with a friend. You can make a whole lot of taco seasoning in a few minutes and save some money too. Secondly, you know the ingredients and can adjust for those who have allergies. Many taco seasoning packets have gluten in them.
Today I will share a couple of Taco Seasoning recipes.
Taco Seasoning Mix (Recipe I believe originally came from Gentle Spirit Magazine back in the early 1990’s )
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons minced onions dried
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch ( I would omit this)
This was the original recipe I used. I multiply this and keep it in a glass jar.
This will season 1 lb. of ground beef which has been cooked and drained. Add 1/2 cup of water and original recipe of the seasoning blend. ( About 2 Tablespoons) Simmer 10 minutes. This will make enough meat for 8-10 tacos
Here is the latest recipe I have started using. You can find it at the web address below.
https://neighborfoodblog.com/2015/04/taco-seasoning-recipe.html
I still multiply it and keep it stored in a glass pint jar. It can be used to season taco meat or chicken or pinto beans.
