I love cooking with taco seasoning! I do NOT love paying an arm and a leg for each tiny little envelope. In one of my cookbooks, I found a recipe for homemade taco seasoning. The first thing I thought when I tasted it was, "Where have you been all my life?"
Not only does it taste better than pre-packaged, it is super quick, easy and cheap! It is also better for you, as it does not have preservatives in it. I figure each serving costs me around 35 cents. Compared to about $1.50 a serving that I usually pay, I'm doing a happy dance.:)
Try it, you won't be disappointed! This would make a nice gift in a jar tied with pretty ribbon as well.
Total Time: About 5 minutes
Yield: About 6-- 1/4 cup servings
Source: "Family Feasts for $75 a Week", Mary Ostyn
Ingredients:
*I buy generic spices at Walmart and Aldi's. This will keep your cost very low.
Steps:
Enjoy!
This is not a highly spiced seasoning. It works for someone who might prefer a milder seasoning. Mix it up in a bowl and store it in a jar in your pantry.
Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for five minutes. Pack in sterilized jars. Be sure to use all the liquid.
Really easy and versatile with ground meat or cooked chicken to make a dish tasty and fast.
In a bowl combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Makes about 1/2 cup total.
You can make non-spicy/kid friendly homemade taco seasoning. It is quick and an easy meal to make.
This is nice to have on hand when you don't have a packet of taco seasoning mix. I make it and put in a jar.
Great for seasoning tacos or chili. It's cheaper to make this mix yourself than it is to buy it at the grocery store.
This will season 1 to 1-1/2 pounds of ground meat. I like things really spicy so you may want to half the recipe if you don't.