Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade taco seasoning is easy to make and so much 

better than packaged seasonings that contain chemicals.

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons instant minced onion 
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper 

1/2  teaspoon sea salt (optional)

1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

½ teaspoon cornstarch 
½ teaspoon instant minced garlic (or garlic powder)

Method:

Combine all ingredients and use immediately or store for later use. (Mixture can be stored in a small container or a 6 inch square of aluminum foil, folded and sealed, to make airtight.) Label container or foil pouch: “Taco Seasoning”. 

To make taco meat: 
1 pound cooked ground beef, chicken, turkey, or pork, or 1 pound cooked shredded chicken.
1 portion of taco seasoning

Place meat in a skillet. Add ½ cup of water and taco seasoning mix. Cook over medium-low heat, simmering about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

I store prepared seasoning in small containers
to have on hand as needed.

Notes: This makes a nice seasoning black beans and for meat used in tacos, tostadas, nachos, taco salad, omelets, burritos and chimichangas.