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Taco Seasoning I
SUBMITTED BY:
BILL ECHOLS
PHOTO BY:
sarah
"Depending on how spicy you and your family like your dishes, use as little or as much as you want."
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PREP TIME
1 Minute
READY IN
1 Minute
Original recipe yield 1 ounce
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1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
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DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container.
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Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2004 by
BETHYESQUE
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Feb. 13, 2004
This is a fantastic seasoning recipe! Like others have mentioned, no more seasoning packets for me. The flavor was so much richer. I didn't tell anyone of the change (I cook for a family of 10) and got lots of excellent compliments. I did receive one complaint about the dish I made, but it came from from a very picky young man who thinks that Taco Bell is authentic Mexican food. :-) After the first time I used this recipe, I made up a large batch of seasoning to have on hand. It was so easy since I had all of the spices in my pantry anyway. I found that 2 *very* heaping tablespoons of the seasoning equals about one regular seasoning packet. My family likes things a little spicy though, so two regular tablespoons would probably be sufficient.
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This is a fantastic seasoning recipe! Like others have mentioned, no more seasoning packets...
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Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2004 by
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Feb. 1, 2004
I substituted 1/8 tsp. of cayenne pepper for the red pepper flakes, and my VERY PICKY 12 year old daughter loved it in our homemade taco dip & taco's as well! (I would however suggest maybe just the 1 tsp. of cumin). We figured out that 21/2 - 3 tablespoons = one 1.25 oz. packet, which I will NEVER go back to! Thanks so much Bill!
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43 users found this review helpful
I substituted 1/8 tsp. of cayenne pepper for the red pepper flakes, and my VERY PICKY 12 year...
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Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by
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GREGSGIRL63
Nov. 19, 2006
excellent!! i browned ground beef, drained the fat, used 3 Tbsp per pound of meat and i added 1/2 Tbsp flour to the seasoning and mixed thoroughly before dusting the meat with it. i added 2/3 cup of water, mixed it up with the ground beef and let it simmer down. would be great with shredded beef or chicken too.it is def hotter than the packaged stuff, so if you don't like hot, would reccommend cutting the red pepper flakes. it is salty too. don't substitute sea salt for table salt. it is not an even swap. i did cut the sea salt down slightly...i am making a huge batch of this, sealing it in mason jars with my foodsaver and giving as gifts for christmas. thanks for sharing. i will never go back to packaged mix!!
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excellent!! i browned ground beef, drained the fat, used 3 Tbsp per pound of meat and i added...
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Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by Katherine
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Jan. 29, 2004
This is excellent. It definitely tastes like the packet I usually used (will use this from now on). We mixed 1 lb. of browned-and-drained ground beef, this seasoning mix, plus a mixture of 2 tsp. of cornstarch and 2/3 cup of cold water. Then, we left it on low until all of it was warm.
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35 users found this review helpful
This is excellent. It definitely tastes like the packet I usually used (will use this from now...
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Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2006 by FoodSlave
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FoodSlave
Jun. 5, 2006
Of course, I tweaked it to up the garlic and onion to a TBS each. I'm a garlic/onion lover. I added 1 tsp of cornstarch into the mix (you can use 2tsp flour as an equivalent) to help the sauce cling to the meat. Good, but there was still something missing....and I just didn't know what... While making this, I searched and found elsewhere that someone listed a beef bullion cube in their recipe. I have the concentrated "Better than Bullion" paste, so I added one teaspoon of that to the beef. AAAHH!!! SOO GOOOD! Whichever taco seasoning recipe you use, try adding the beef bullion or paste. It really ups the meaty flavor! Turns a 3 star into a 5 star! Also, this recipe doesn't mention it, but it's good to add about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water with the mix after the beef has browned. This lets the seasoning become a clingy sauce and it all mingles happily.
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Of course, I tweaked it to up the garlic and onion to a TBS each. I'm a garlic/onion lover....
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Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by
DREGINEK
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DREGINEK
Nov. 12, 2003
This recipe was a life-saver!! After already mixing ingrediants for "seven layer taco dip," I realized that I was out of taco seasoning. Frantic, I ran to the computer and found this! YEAH!! I mixed it in with some cream cheese and sour cream to taste it first and it was great. Worked even better in the dip!! If I'd had known how easy this was, I would have been making my own taco seasoning for a while now!! The only thing I changed was reduced the chili powder to 1/2 TBLS. Very good and will make again!! Thanks Bill for posting this!
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This recipe was a life-saver!! After already mixing ingrediants for "seven layer taco dip," I...
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Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by
JOSIE
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JOSIE
Jan. 29, 2004
I love cooking and really like making things from scratch when I can. I like this recipe because you can adjust the salt to your liking...this is good for those who are trying to watch their sodium in-take. My husband didn't realize I had made taco seasoning until I told him. It tastes just like it came from a package. These are ingredients I always have in my cupboard, so I can whip this us anytime. Thanks Bill.
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I love cooking and really like making things from scratch when I can. I like this recipe...
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Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2004 by
mrsjohnnam1
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mrsjohnnam1
Jul. 15, 2004
used regular salt. seems to be very good. 3 tbs. equals one packet.
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15 users found this review helpful
used regular salt. seems to be very good. 3 tbs. equals one packet.
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Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by jellyroll
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jellyroll
Jan. 29, 2004
Very quick. No reason to buy pre-packaged Taco Seasoning. I followed recipe except slightly decreased amt of red pepper flakes and omitted onion powder (didn't have any). I cooked 1 & 1/4 lb. low fat ground beef with fresh garlic; poured off fat. Added Taco seasoning + 1/2 c. fresh, chopped onions + 1 cup water. Brought to boil and simmered for about 15 min. Next time I would decrease water to 2/3 or 3/4 cup (I had a little too much liquid, but not a problem). Very good. DH loved these tacos!
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15 users found this review helpful
Very quick. No reason to buy pre-packaged Taco Seasoning. I followed recipe except slightly...
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Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2003 by
Navy_Mommy
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Navy_Mommy
Aug. 14, 2003
I made this one night when I realized I didn't have any taco seasoning. This was great and couldn't have been easier. I did use a little bit of tomato sauce with the hamburger meat before putting in the spice. I am not sure how much I used, but there was some left over.
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14 users found this review helpful
I made this one night when I realized I didn't have any taco seasoning. This was great and...