Taco Seasoning Mix

Grocery List or things you need to be sure you have on hand:  Instant minced onion, salt, chili powder,cornstarch, dried red pepper flakes, instant minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin

Approximate Preparation Time:  5 to 10 minutes
Ease of Preparation:  Very Easy

List of Ingredients

2 tsp. instant minced onion
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. crushed dried red pepper,
1/2 tsp. instant minced garlic
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cumin

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Spoon mixture onto a 6" square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label. Makes 1 pkg. Taco Seasoning Mix. To make additional packages, increase ingredients amount proportionately.

Hints, Tips and Variations:  Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months.

Good Cooks Tell All: 

This seasoning can be used for Tacos, Taco Salad, "Santa Fe Soup", "Mexican Meatloaf".  Items in parenthesis are in our cookbook.

Taco Filling:     1 lb. lean ground beef       1/2 c water      1 pkg mix

                     Brown ground beef, drain, add water and mix. Simmer 10 minutes

 

Submitted by:  Barbara Cryer

The Source of This Recipe:  I got it many years ago and have found many uses for it.

 

 

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