TACO SEASONING MIX RECIPE

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TACO SEASONING MIX RECIPE
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/taco-seasoning-mix

Create your own zippy taco seasoning for spicing up Mexican dishes. It's handy and less expensive than buying envelopes of prepared mix from the store. —Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana

MAKES: 24 servings TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup dried minced onion
1/4 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons salt
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 pound ground beef
1/3 to 1/2 cup water

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 6-7 batches (about 3/4 cup total).

To prepare tacos: In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Yield: 4 servings per batch.

Originally published as Taco Seasoning Mix in Quick Cooking September/October 1998, p59