In The Kitchen: Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Armed with a bunch of spices, some measuring spoons, a big mixing bowl, and my mother-in-law's recipe, I set out to make up a long time family favorite.  Taco Seasoning Mix!
We order enough beef to fill our deep freeze each year. When my husband and I got married and first started ordering beef the only thing I knew how to do with it was put in Hamburger Helper (deep cringe).  After that I learned how to make tacos.  The more I settle into my homemaker role the more I learn to do with a basic pound of hamburger, but this is still a family favorite.
 

Taco Seasoning Recipe:

1/4 C  Dried Minced Onion

1/4 C Chili Powder

3 TBSP. Salt

4 tsp. cornstarch

1 TBSP. Dried Minced Garlic

1 TBSP. Ground Cumin

1 TBSP. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

2 tsp. Beef Bullion Granules

1.5 tsp. Dried Oregano

  

I mix it all up and store it in an air tight container in the fridge.  Use 2 TBSP. of the mix in each pound of hamburger with 8oz tomato sauce.  You can add a little water if it's too thick. 

Tip: Taco meat is easy to make up ahead of time and store in Ziploc bags in the freezer.

My late MIL, Dorothy, who would probably think this blog is ridiculous, but have tons of tips to pass on to all of you anyway.  She is so deeply missed by all of us! ♥