Monday, May 17, 2010

Taco Seasoning

My family came over to celebrate mother’s day on Sunday and boy did we have a feast! Of course I didn’t get pictures of anything because we were all starving and I wasn’t thinking about it at the time. I used a lot of new recipes on Sunday, so here is the first one:

Taco Seasoning

This was really good and it’s so much better for you than the envelopes you buy at the store. Plus, for me, taco seasoning packets are what I always forget to buy – but not anymore!
Source: http://www.annies-eats.com/

Ingredients:
4 tbsp. chili powder
3 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. paprika
3 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and mix well to blend. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

To prepare taco meat, use 2 heaping tablespoons in place of a package of taco seasoning (cook approximately 1 lb. of beef or chicken, add 1 cup of water with the seasoning, and simmer until the liquid is almost completely gone.)  I was too lazy to take a picture but it looks pretty!  Also, this makes a little less than 1 cup of taco seasoning, so it will last quite awhile.  I have mine stored in a mason jar.

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