Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2008

Very good mix. The first time I used the mix I followed the recipe as written. From there I decided that a tiny bit of salt (1/4 tsp) brought the flavors together better. Given that the tiny amount of salt was divided between the mountain of tacos I made, I didn't feel guilty about changing the recipe at all. I trusted fate and used the entire mixture with 1 1/2 pounds of ground turkey (we don't eat red meat) and it was just the perfect amount of spice, without setting anyone's mouth on fire.

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McCrearyacres

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Bronson, Kansas, USA

Living In: Davenport, Iowa, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2008

This is the texture that I have been looking for! We love the Chi Chi's fiesta restaurante seasoning, but can no longer get it around here in MI. I have been trying to come up with my own, and was basically using the same ingredients as this recipe except for the cornstarch. That's what was missing! I followed this recipe this time around to a T and we all really liked it.

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RACHIEH

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Holland, Michigan, USA

Living In: Zeeland, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2010

I found this to be very flavorful...when you add some salt, hence the 4 stars; otherwise this would have been 5 stars. I found this entire batch only yielded one standard recipe (when used with a pound of meat/chicken), so next time I'll probably make 4 times the amount so I can keep some extra on hand. For my recipe of tacos, I add the entire contents of this recipe, plus 1/2 tsp. salt and 3/4 c. water to my meat. Came out great!

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carrierespock

Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2008

almost like mine i have home made shells to go with it easiest to remember if you want it 1 c flour 1 c corn meal 2 eggs 3 - 4 cups cold water mix all together and make like crepes gotta try them with your mixture

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margaret

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2007

So many recipes call for taco seasoning packets, but I try not to eat the MSG and other artificial ingredients in packaged seasonings. This recipe is even better than the pre-packaged ingredients, and I love that I know everything that's in it!

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Robin

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Nettleton, Mississippi, USA

Living In: Tupelo, Mississippi, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2011

This is the recipe we use now for tacos, since with my food allergies most commercial packets are not ok. While this is supposed to be salt free, I found adding 1 tsp of salt made this the best taco seasoning.

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SPIKEYSARR

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Dallas, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2011

This recipe is a great start, but since my chili powder is pure I added about 1/2 tsp of garlic salt (though regular salt could be used - we just love garlic!). I also put in 3-4 tsp of paprika. The paprika is really necessary if you want the fullness of taste that you find in a package mix.

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Jessica

Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2009

I used more cayenne pepper than called for just because I am a heat freak! I can safely say I will never buy another "packet" at the grocery store again. I used it with a pound and a half of ground chicken breast and added about a half cup of water and simmered it til the water was absorbed. This recipe is definately a keeper!

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