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Did you know you can make your own taco seasoning mix at home,
and in your own kitchen? Sure there are expensive taco seasoning
mixes available at the grocery store. Why should you pay for
expensive seasoning mixes when it is very likely that your pantry
has everything you need inside of it right now to make a
delicious taco seasoning mix.
Here is my basic recipe for making homemade taco seasoning mix.
6 teaspoons chili powder
5 teaspoons paprika
4 1/2 teaspoons cumin
2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Combine all ingredients together, and mix well. This should be
stored in an airtight container for up to six months.
You can vary this recipe, sometimes I like to add some oregano to
my mix. Smoked chipotle peppers and ancho pepper are also nice
additions, as they will create delicious flavors. One of the best
things about making your own spice blend is that you get to
change and modify the recipe for your personal tastes. If you
like spicy food, you can add more cayenne pepper. If you don't
like it so spicy, you can leave the cayenne pepper out of the
recipe.
To use this seasoning mix, simply use 3 tablespoons and a cup of
water once you have browned one pound of ground beef. Simply add
the seasoning mix, and water, and allow the water to reduce by
1/2 and you have some tacos that have been seasoned perfectly,
and you did it all yourself without having to buy a commercial
mix.
Stephanie Manley is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining out in the
Home, and writes content for http://www.copykat.com. If you have
tried it in a restaurant, you can make it at home.
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