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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Teapoons 2g Recipe makes 28 Teapoons)
Calories 6
Calories from Fat 2		(34%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.3g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 90mg		3%
Potassium 37mg		1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.2g		0%
	Dietary Fiber 0.5g	1%
	Sugars 0.3g
Protein 0.3g		0%
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Taco Seasoning - Great Tex Mex Seasoning for Tacos, Burritos Etc

Recipe #166030 | 5 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: mama's kitchen
Apr 27, 2006

Try this seasoning instead of using the packets of taco seasoning. Makes a great gift too! This not only saves you money it tastes better too! You control the amounts- feel free to adjust to fit your taste. If you like it hotter you can add some cayenne or up the chili powder! Enjoy!

28 Teapoons (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons oregano, preferably Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons onion flakes (minced dried onion) or onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, omit if you like it mild and increase if you like it spicier
1 teaspoon salt, adjust for your taste the salt helps to keep it fresh when storing

Directions

1
Mix all spices together.
2
Store in airtight container. Will keep for 6 months to a year.
3
7 teaspoons of this spice mix is the equivalent of one 1.25 oz packet of store bought taco seasoning. This recipe makes the equivalent of 4 spice packets.
4
To make tacos- mix 7 tsp (or 2 T and 1 t) to 1 lb ground meat that has been browned and drained of fat. Add 3/4 cup water and stir to blend. Cook til water has evaporated.

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From: Yummy InMyTummy

On Oct 31, 2009

Great! Thanks for the recipe! I added a little cornstarch (~2 tsp) to have some extra sauce-y meat.

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From: Whimrock

On Sep 7, 2009

Thanks for sharing this great seasoning. I used it last night to make "impossible taco pie #3357 and it was super geat with this seasoning. The cayenne was enough to add flavor but needs more if you want "heat". This is so versatle and cheep, kinda like me. Thanks mama.

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From: Heather U.

On Jul 3, 2007

This is great-- easy to make with ingredients we normally have in the cupboard. I used about 35 grams of this mixture (same amount that comes in the prepared packets) to cook up just over a pound of ground meat. Thanks!

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From: MsSally

On Jul 2, 2007

I've been wanting to try to make my own seasoning mix for a while so decided to use this recipe. YUM. I made enchiladas with it and the flavor was right on. Thanks for posting this great recipe mama!

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