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Taco Seasoning Mix

A traditional basic taco seasoning mix that is perfect for taco night, pita pockets stuffers and anything else that could use a little TexMex oomph.
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbs chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 Tbs ground cumin
  • 3 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Put all ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake.  This will last a few months in the pantry.

Notes

If using for tacos, start with 2 tbs per pound of meat and add to taste. When I use 1 lb meat and 1 can (rinsed and drained) black beans, I use 3 tbs of taco seasoning.
If you are used to the thickening ability of commercial taco seasoning mix, you will need to add approximately one tbs. cornstarch mixed into the same of water and added to the cooking meat. I do not use thickeners because I do a lot of non-cooked recipes with my taco seasoning.