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Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe
Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe
May 12, 2014 | 1:00 pm
By
Staff Writer
Taste of Home

Create this taco seasoning and keep it in your pantry for quick flavor.

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12
Servings
37
Calories Per Serving
Deliver Ingredients

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

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year.

In a large skillet, cook 1 pound of 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.

Nutritional Facts

Total Fat
1g
1%
Sugar
1g
1%
Cholesterol
3mg
1%
Carbohydrate, by difference
6g
5%
Protein
2g
4%
Vitamin A, RAE
68µg
10%
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
2mg
3%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
8µg
9%
Calcium, Ca
48mg
5%
Choline, total
4mg
1%
Fiber, total dietary
2g
8%
Folate, total
8µg
2%
Iron, Fe
1mg
6%
Magnesium, Mg
14mg
4%
Niacin
1mg
7%
Phosphorus, P
27mg
4%
Selenium, Se
2µg
4%
Sodium, Na
146mg
10%
Water
8g
0%
Zinc, Zn
1mg
13%
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Taco Seasoning Mix Shopping Tip

How hot is that chile pepper? Fresh peppers get hotter as they age; they will achieve a more reddish hue and sometimes develop streaks in the skin.

Taco Seasoning Mix Cooking Tip

There are 60 varieties of chile peppers, many of which are used in Mexican cooking. Handle them with care. When handling the spicier kinds, gloves are recommended. Always wash your hands with soap and warm water before touching your eyes.