A few weeks ago I was going to make taco's and I was looking for a easy and tasty cheese sause. The recipe I found also had a homemade taco seasoning so I gave it a try.  The cheese sause was a bust but the seasoning turned out really well.

Source: Cooks.com 1

  • 2 tsp. instant minced onion

  • 1 tsp. salt

  • 1 tsp. chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp. cornstarch

  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red peppers

  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin

  • 1/4 tsp. oregano leaves

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1/2 cup water


Mix ingredients for Taco Seasoning and set aside in a small bowl. Separate ground beef and brown in a pan, drain all fat. Add the water and evenly shower the beef with the seasoning. Mix until distributed evenly and mixed thoroughly, then let simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.

The thing I like about making my own seasoning is you can add more or less of some ingredients for your taste buds. The first time I made it I thought it was a little too hot for me so this time I added less of the red pepper flakes. You could also make this in bulk and store it.

Updated Sept 2010: I don't even add the salt to the recipe anymore. I think its fine with out it. I find most taco meat mix way to salty anyways.
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