Seasoning For Tacos Recipe

By traciesparks

Ground beef tacos and taco salads are nicely enhanced by the mixture that Sue Gronholz uses in place of store-bought taco seasoning. "It's so easy to mix up a batch and keep it in the pantry," writes the Beaver Dam, Wisconsin cook. "It's convenient and saves money, too

Ingredients

• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 5 teaspoons paprika
• 4-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 teaspoons onion powder
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 2-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2/3 to 3/4 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 3 batches (about 1/2 cup total).

To prepare taco meat: In a saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add water and 8 teaspoons seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Yield: 4 servings per batch.



Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (8 teaspoons) equals 236 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 659 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 23 g protein.

Seasoning For Tacos published in Quick Cooking March/April 2001, p35