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Taco Seasoning Mix

Recipe At A Glance
Rating: 4/5

4 stars based on 17 reviews
recipe is ready in Under 30 minutes

Ready in: Under 30 minutes ?
recipe difficulty 2/5

Difficulty: 2/5

Serves/Makes: 0.5 cup

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INGREDIENTS:

6 teaspoons chili powder
5 teaspoons paprika
4 1/2 teaspoons cumin
3 teaspoons onion powder
2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS:

In storage container with tight fitting lid, combine all ingredients; mix well. Seal tightly. Store in cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

Seven teaspoons of mix equal a 1.25 ounce pkg. of purchased taco-seasoning mix.

NUTRITION:

20 calories, 1 grams fat, 4 grams carbohydrates, 1 grams protein per tablespoon. This recipe is low in sodium.

This Taco Seasoning Mix recipe from CDKitchen serves/makes 0.5 cup

Recipe ID: 8198

SUBMITTED BY: gennyblake

REVIEWS:

17 Reviews

Tyfer 2010-03-03
Where I live you can´t find these mixes so, THANKS,THANKS THANKS, to all of you how sent the recipe, I love you all!

Guest: Mari 2009-11-20
This receipe was great. I have really hot chili powder so I had to add less than what it calls for and it needed salt. Thanks it's great to have this....I no longer have to buy it from the store.

Guest: Cats Rule! 2009-05-06
This smelled so good as it wafted across the kitchen, I wanted to eat it right away!

rizho 2009-02-04
I love this recipe, I have been using it for many years. Give it a try, no chemicals, great alternative to buying the mixes.

Guest: Candace 2008-05-29
If you like to add a bit of water like the instructions on the packaged mix state (I always add about 1/8 to 1/4 cup water), add a couple tablespoons flour to this recipe. It makes the meat moist and saucy.

Guest: DS 2007-11-20
This was great! I added 1/2 tsp. sea salt to it and it was the same flavor as store bought, only without the hidden MSG. Thanks for the esay recipe!

Guest: CASheila 2006-04-15
This is absolutely wonderful and easy to have on hand!

Guest: Sue 2009-10-15
Very close to packaged mixes; need to use a good chili powder (Penzey's, Gebhardt, Buena Vida)plus add a tsp. salt and 2/3 cup water; allow to simmer, then sit awhile to cool & for flavors to blend.

Guest: Anonymous 2008-07-20
Instead of cayenne, I used 1 tsp Zatarain's Cajun seasoning. I also added 2 tsp Lawry's seasoned salt. With my additions, I will never buy taco seasoning packets again. This was perfect.

Guest: weazel 2008-03-29
I forgot to pick up the seasoning packets at the store, so I found this recipe after a google search. It turned out that I will be using this recipe instead of the seasoning packets from now on.

Guest: Anonymous 2008-03-10
I personally liked it without the salt. We try to have low sodium, so this was a great, easy recipe, that tasted wonderful!

Guest: Anonymous 2008-02-02
Very good, pretty much the same recipe I've been using for years. It does need salt, however, and I like adding Lawry's seasoned salt.

Guest: April-9 2008-02-01
Very goo, I like the idea of being able to make my own - but does need the salt. I didn't have any cayenne pepper, so it definitely lacked spice. I browned ground turkey then added the suggested 7 tsp. of mix with 1 cup of water. Tasted great! (Just add the salt!)

Guest: KadensMomLa 2007-02-17
This recipe was lacking salt.I just add Tonys to spice it up and it was perfect.

Guest: guest 2009-08-25
Blah! More salt, more chili powder.

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