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Seasoning For Tacos

SUBMITTED BY: Sue Gronholz  PHOTO BY: Manda Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)

"Ground beef tacos and taco salads are nicely enhanced by the mixture that Sue Gronholz uses in place of store-bought taco seasoning. 'It's so easy to mix up a batch and keep it in the pantry,' writes the Beaver Dam, Wisconsin cook. 'It's convenient and saves money, too.'"
Seasoning For Tacos Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 22 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 5 teaspoons paprika
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 teaspoons onion powder
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 cup water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
  2. To prepare taco meat: In a saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add water and 8 teaspoons seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2008 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck 
This was really good and it was so easy to throw this together. Nice flavor, not too spicy,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2007 by Johanna 
Due to my 7 & 9 yr old kids, I did not add the cayenne. I used "smoked paprika" which gave the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2008 by SPOODLES 
Would have been great with about half the salt. I'll use this again with that adjustment. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2007 by CookingCutie 
No more taco seasoning packets for us! This is terrific! I used a teaspoon less salt (personal... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2009 by Manda 
I liked this spice mix a lot for beef - I used it instead of a pack of spice in another recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by Brandy B. 
Found this when we discovered we forgot to pick up the packet at the store. It was very good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2008 by Melissa 
I love this recipe! I've never been in love with any of the store bought ones but this one is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by JULIESMOMMY 
My NEW fav taco seasoning recipe!! I've been using another one from this site, but IMHO this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by Lori 
Excellent! Thanks for this recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by LindseyMichal 
1 lb. of meat lasted my husband and me 3 meals this weekend. Quick and easy, the only changes... MORE

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