D: What are you making in there?
Me: Taco Seasoning
D: Why?
Me: So I don’t have to buy it every week.
D: Isn’t it just like $.98 a pack?
Me: Yes, but why buy it when I have a shelf full of seasonings that never all get used for a long time? I can make it and save $2 a week.
We all have shelves of spices. I love cooking with spices, and use them a lot. But we all know that it takes a while to use an entire bottle, especially of those we use less often. I checked the pantry and had everything I needed to make taco seasoning. We usually have an average of two meals a week that require taco seasoning. I grabbed a mason jar and quickly made up enough seasoning to last a few months. It literally took me 2-3 minutes! This saves me from spending money for something I already have on hand and can get great use of. You can also customize it to fit your taste.
This recipe makes 20 T of seasoning. Each serving is usually 2 T.
Ingredients
- 8 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 4 Tablespoon Cumin
- 4 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 4 Teaspoon Oregano
- 4 Teaspoon Salt
- 8 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 tsp. of cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Label the lid or container. Do NOT rely on memory to know what it is and how much to use later.
- Store for up to 6 months in a cool dry place.
To Use
- For tacos, add 2 Tablespoons (or to taste) to 1 pound of cooked ground meat.
- Add 1/2 cup water and simmer until most of the water has evaporated.
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Save your Parmesan cheese lids! They fit on mason jars. It makes for easy dispensing of your DIY seasonings or drinks (with holes for straws).
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