Quick Tip: Taco Seasoning

So it’s 5:00 and I’m about to start supper. It’s taco night. I put the ground beef in the skillet and go to the pantry to grab the seasoning packet. There isn’t one. I usually buy a few of them when they’re on sale and obviously my supply ran out. Grrr. I called my hubby and asked him to pick up a packet on his way home from work. Then I got an idea. What’s in taco seasoning anyway? I must have the ingredients here at home. Sure enough – I do.

A quick search at allrecipes.com yielded exactly what I needed. It was a recipe to mix up one packet worth of taco seasoning. I called my hubby back and told him not to pick up the packet. This made him curious, “Why not?” I told him, “I’m making it myself.” He stifled a laugh as to say, “of course you are.” One more prepared item to check off the list of things I need to buy. Now I just need to get an empty spice container and mix up a whole batch of it.

And by the way, it was delicious.

Taco Seasoning Blend

Found at All Recipes

• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (I didn’t use them and it still had plenty of spice)
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cornstarch

Directions: Mix all of the above ingredients together. Add to browned ground beef or cooked chicken with 3/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil then simmer until thickened.

Why I do what I do ~ I haven’t been able to convince Chloe that lettuce is called “lettuce” and not “salad.” She thinks salad is just lettuce and the veggies are a topping. She says, “Look Mommy, I’m eating my salad” as she pulls the lettuce out of her taco. I say, “It’s called lettuce Chloe.” She says, “No, it’s salad.” … whatever

photo credit: Claudia_midori

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