I've been making my own taco seasoning for several years now and have always been happy with the flavor. But something was missing. When I used to make taco meat with a packaged mix, it would have a creaminess to it that I didn't get from my homemade mix. Then it dawned on me! I was only added flavor, whereas the packaged mix was creating a sauce. The fix: cornstarch (or arrowroot, if you prefer) and water. So if you are just after the flavor, follow the recipe below for the seasonings. If you enjoy the sauce, you'll find those instructions below as well.
Give it a try - make your own taco seasoning. It really doesn't take much effort and its definitely better for you than that packaged mix. And while you're at it, make a cute little label to stick on your container. (Cuter than the one I made!)
Taco Seasoning {gluten, dairy and egg-free}4 TBSP chili powder
2 TBSP cumin
2 TBSP garlic powder
2 TBSP onion powder
2 TBSP paprika
This recipe is being shared at Inspire Me Monday, Make Your Own Monday, Melt In Your Mouth Monday, Better Mom Monday, Slightly Indulgent Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Traditional Tuesday, Allergy Free Wednesday, Wednesday Extravaganza, Wheat Free Wednesday, Cast Party Wednesday, Healthy 2day Wednesday, Gluten Free Wednesday, What's Cooking Wednesday, Real Food Wednesday, Wednesday Fresh Food, Frugal Food Thursday, Delightfully Inspiring Thursday, Full Plate Thursday, Tasty Traditions, Pennywise Platter, Foodie Friday, Fresh Bites Friday, Gluten Free Friday, Food on Friday, Foodtastic Friday
Taco seasoning was on my grocery list. Now I can take it off (and replace it with onion powder and garlic powder?) Why didn't I think of that?!
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect! I hope that you will share at Gluten Free Fridays this week! :)
ReplyDeleteEverybody needs a great taco seasoning recipe and this is a fantastic one! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! :)
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See you at the link up this week!
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
This is good and so much better than the prepared packets.
ReplyDeleteI've made my own taco seasoning for years now and will never go back!! I love yours without gluten though!! I'm going to try this! Thanks for sharing at Foodtastic Friday!
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ReplyDeleteI always like a homemade seasoning, that way I know exactly what it has in it. Your mix looks great! Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
I think the flavor is fresher when you make your own along with it probably costing less in the long run and it is definitely healthier. Thanks so much for sharing your seasoning with us on foodie friday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I've tried my own taco seasoning in the past but was never quite happy with it. I'll try adding cornstarch!
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of homemade stuff, so thumbs up for this one :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza - hope to see you there again next week - and don't forget the voting is today!
Have been using this for about 2 years. The best (and cheapest) Taco Seasoning I have ever used. Thank you for sharing it.
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