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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (198g) Recipe makes 1 servings
Calories 54
Calories from Fat 13		(24%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 1.5g	2%
	Saturated Fat 0.2g	1%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 74mg		3%
Potassium 288mg		8%
Total Carbohydrate 10.9g		3%
	Dietary Fiber 3.5g	14%
	Sugars 3.0g
Protein 2.1g		4%
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By: Debber
Sep 29, 2007

The original recipe came from an old "Make-A-Mix" cookbook years ago. I've customized to fit our tastebuds and pocketbook. My thought is: why buy those expensive, chemically flavored little packets when you have all the ingredients on the spice shelf in Mrs. Hubbard's Cupboard?

SERVES 1 , 1 foil packet (change servings and units)

Ingredients

To season 1-2 lbs of ground meat

1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin

At serving time

3/4 cup water
salt & pepper

Directions

1
Tear off a 4-inch strip of aluminum foil, then tear the rectangle in half to have a roughly 4x4 square OR use a snack-size zipper bag.
2
Dump all spices & herbs in a small pile.
3
Fold foil edges up, pressing folds firmly to seal tightly.
4
Store in a cool dark container.
5
AT SERVING TIME: Sprinkle packet contents over browned hamburger, add water.
6
Simmer lightly, cover with lid to allow onions to re-plump.
7
After about 7 minutes, check if water has simmered off and if onions are plumped up. If not, add another tablespoon (or two), and continue plumping.
8
We prefer our taco/enchilada meat a bit juicy, but you may wish to remove the lid and let it dry before serving.
9
USES: tacos, taco salad, burrito, tostada, enchilada, Mexican lasagna.

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From: Sue L

On Jun 2, 2009

This was really easy to make. Not too spicy, but what packaged taco seasoning is? Worked well in the recipe I prepared it for. It might be better with some salt, but for those looking to eliminate salt, this is great. Made by a Saucy Senorita for ZWT5.

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From: Sarah_Jayne

On May 22, 2009

Well, I liked that it wasn't all that spicy. I like the taste of spices and herbs but am not great with spicy. So, this was perfect for me and my husband could then pile on the hot sauce and other stuff to increase the heat to his levels. It was nice to be able to taste the actual meat in the tacos rather than simply spices. The only problem is that I now feel totally loco for ever having bought the packets before when it is this simple to do yourself. Made for the Chow Hounds on ZWT5.

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From: Trinkets

On Oct 22, 2007

Oh, Debber, you saved my fall from good mother status by posting this rather necessary recipe! I had promised DD (11yo) taco salad for dinner last night but didn't have time to run to town for taco seasoning. Thanks, it was a great save and much better than the packets with added chemicals!

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From: trishsull

On May 25, 2008

This was just right. I used a zipper bag and all the ingredients except cumin (personal preference). I was pleased to be able to eliminate the cumin! The recipe does not turn the ground beef that weird reddish colour that most store bought packets do and for that I was also pleased.

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