I do my best to avoid MSG like the plague that it is. In most cases, there is a great alternative, but I had a hard time finding an alternative to the little taco seasoning packets. I tried different seasoning blends from the health food store, but none of them had a nice zip and zing to them. So, I started a search for a recipe, and I found a great one! You can make this up in a big batch and keep it in a mason jar, that's how I do it.
Taco Seasoning
2t. dried minced onion
1t. salt
1t. chili powder
1/2t. corn starch
1/2t. crushed red pepper
1/2t. garlic
1/4t. oregano
1/2t. cumin
Mix it all up!
This will season 1 lb. ground beef or chicken, or whatever.
I have made it without the cornstarch, and it works just fine too.
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8 comments:
Thank you for this recipe. I am making taco salad this week, so maybe I'll try it. That's one seasoning I still buy in package because I haven't figured out how to do it myself.
Oh thank you! I was actually looking for a taco seasoning recipe the other night! I am glad to see one that has been tried. I will definately be fixing up a batch of this. :)
I've been shocked at how much MSG is out there. Apparently, it wreaks havoc in more ways than just 'Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.' Thanks for this recipe!
How fabulous! Thanks for posting this!
thanks for the recipe! I'll have to keep it in mind when I run out of the packages that I have stocked up on.
Awesome recipe! I really must try this. Pardon the ignorance but how do you use it with the meat? Do you just add it to the meat with 1/2 cup of water and simmer til thick? Or do you add other things as well? I live in Australia and am trying to work out if there's something different to taco seasoning packets in the States. Thanks for any help!
Did you ever find your pigs?
I'm using this recipe tonight, thank you again!
xoxox
Sarah
Rachel, yes, I add the water just like the instructions on the packets. I mentioned in the post that you can omit the cornstarch. If you omit the cornstarch, you should also omit the water, or it won't thicken up. But as long as the cornstarch is in there, it'll make a nice sauce for you.
Sarah, yes, we found the pigs! I will try to get a picture up in a day or so. Our's is still down at the neighbor's house waiting for dh to come pick him up. :)
Ashley
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