Sunday, February 27, 2011

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Just got back from the store, left my list in the car, and only forgot 1 item - taco seasoning. No worries, b/c I remembered The Kitchn had a recipe for one:

Ingredients:
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
• 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper/Paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried Onions
  1. Measure: Measure out all ingredients side by side to ensure you don't double up or leave one out.
  2. Mix: Combine ingredients in a zip top bag or bowl and shake/stir to combine until cornstarch and onions are well distributed.
  3. Store: Keep in an air tight container for up to 1 year.
  4. To Use: 7 teaspoons of mix is enough to season 1 pound of meat. We often start with 4 teaspoons and increase it from there. Some meats like turkey and chicken take less, while pork and beef might take a little more. Play to your own tastes and remember, you can always add more, but you can't take it out!
I'll let you know how it goes!

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