Taco Seasoning Mix
Many Mexican and Tex-Mex recipes call for taco seasoning mix, but commercial varieties often have MSG and other additives. This pure mix is spicy and delicious, and it will thicken sauces.
YIELDS 8 TABLESPOONS
INGREDIENTS
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons minced dried onion
- 1 tablespoon minced dried garlic
- 2 tablespoons potato-starch or superfine rice flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
- ½ teaspoon crushed, dried red-pepper flakes
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; blend well with wire whisk.
Place in small glass jar with screw-top lid and seal. Store in a cool, dry place out of sunlight.
Two tablespoons is equivalent to 1 package commercial seasoning mix.
Nutrition Information
Per tablespoon:
Calories: 25 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g
Taco Seasoning Mix
Taco seasoning mix is usually added to tomato sauce when making filling for tacos, tostadas, or enchiladas. One commercial packet is equal to about 2 tablespoons of homemade mix. You can also add it to browned ground beef along with ½cup of water to make an easy burrito or taco filling.
