Spice - Homemade Taco Seasoning

By ctozzi

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup ancho chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 to 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp ground cumin
• 3 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

To use: Use 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons of taco seasoning in place of a packet of store-bought taco seasoning. Combine 2 tbsp cornstarch with 1 cup cold water and stir to dissolve cornstarch. In a large saute pan set over medium-high heat, brown 1lb ground beef, turkey or chicken, add seasoning and cornstarch-water mixture, and simmer over low heat until liquid has thickened.

This makes enough for 4 pounds of meat.