ChefTessBakeresse
07-23-2010, 01:09 AM
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[/URL]It's amazing that whenever I make Taco Shells (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z4ub2c1YMbE/TA0zIJ1bvaI/AAAAAAAAGKs/5xrPShPf5uw/s1600/tacoshell.JPG) or taco salad I want taco seasoning. I know that here in America there are taco mixes on sale at the grocery store. I know a lot of gals and guys who can't make tacos without the packet. You know who you are. That's okay...but what if you could save a good chunk of change by making it at home?
I wanted to share something crazy cool. It's my equivalent to the packets of taco seasoning people buy in the store. It can be added to a pound of cooked hamburger or ground turkey as most taco mix is, or it can be added to a pound of cooked beans to make a nice light chili. The great thing, is that it doesn't have any added chemicals, just the natural herbs and spices. It's great, inexpensive alternative to the pre-packaged stuff. I don't add salt to my mix, but if you prefer it with salt, add 1/2 tsp salt. So far my family's favorite on a hot day is having this taco mix combined with beans, corn and avocado, served cold on taco salads or with tortilla chips as an appetizer.
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Chef Tess Taco Seasoning
For one packet (I usually store in a snack size zipper bag):
1tsp ground cumin
1tsp ground black pepper (and 1/2 tsp salt optional)
2 tsp ground oregano
2tsp onion powder
2tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp coriander (ground)
Combine and mix with 1 lb cooked ground beef with 1/4 c water for taco meat.
My favorite bean avocado salsa:
1 packet taco mix
2 cans drained beans (any kind)
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
juice of one lime
1 cup prepared salsa
2 large avocados, peeled and chopped
Combine all and serve with tortilla chips.
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<!-- message -->Homemade Taco Seasoning (http://cheftessbakeresse.blogspot.com/2010/06/homemade-taco-seasoning.html)
[/URL]It's amazing that whenever I make Taco Shells (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z4ub2c1YMbE/TA0zIJ1bvaI/AAAAAAAAGKs/5xrPShPf5uw/s1600/tacoshell.JPG) or taco salad I want taco seasoning. I know that here in America there are taco mixes on sale at the grocery store. I know a lot of gals and guys who can't make tacos without the packet. You know who you are. That's okay...but what if you could save a good chunk of change by making it at home?
I wanted to share something crazy cool. It's my equivalent to the packets of taco seasoning people buy in the store. It can be added to a pound of cooked hamburger or ground turkey as most taco mix is, or it can be added to a pound of cooked beans to make a nice light chili. The great thing, is that it doesn't have any added chemicals, just the natural herbs and spices. It's great, inexpensive alternative to the pre-packaged stuff. I don't add salt to my mix, but if you prefer it with salt, add 1/2 tsp salt. So far my family's favorite on a hot day is having this taco mix combined with beans, corn and avocado, served cold on taco salads or with tortilla chips as an appetizer.
[URL="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z4ub2c1YMbE/TA0zHl9pKhI/AAAAAAAAGKk/BYtpopt3K0E/s1600/031.JPG"]
Chef Tess Taco Seasoning
For one packet (I usually store in a snack size zipper bag):
1tsp ground cumin
1tsp ground black pepper (and 1/2 tsp salt optional)
2 tsp ground oregano
2tsp onion powder
2tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp coriander (ground)
Combine and mix with 1 lb cooked ground beef with 1/4 c water for taco meat.
My favorite bean avocado salsa:
1 packet taco mix
2 cans drained beans (any kind)
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
juice of one lime
1 cup prepared salsa
2 large avocados, peeled and chopped
Combine all and serve with tortilla chips.
There you go. <!-- / message -->