TACO SEASONING - BUDGET FRIENDLY SEASONING FOR TACOS, BURRITOS..

Taco Seasoning - Budget Friendly Seasoning for Tacos, Burritos.. image

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories Mexican

Time 5m

Yield 4 1.25 oz (7 tsp )Packets

Number Of Ingredients 8

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2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons cumin, we love cumin- feel free to adjust to your taste
2 teaspoons oregano, preferably Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons onion flakes (minced dried onion) or 1 1/2 tablespoons 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

Steps:

Mix all spices together.
Store in airtight container. Will keep for 6 months to a year.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.3, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 672.1, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.2