Quick Vid: Make Your Own Taco Seasoning Mix

chili powder

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth without increasing calories.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Ground coriander offers a different flavor profile.

garlic powder

🥗Healthier: fresh garlic

💰Cheaper: garlic salt

Fresh garlic can enhance flavor, but garlic salt adds saltiness.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black pepper blend

White pepper offers a milder taste.

In a bowl, add 6 tablespoons of chili powder.

Add 3 tablespoons of cumin.

Add 2 tablespoons of paprika.

Add 1 tablespoon of onion powder.

Add 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.

Add 1 tablespoon of oregano.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of black pepper.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of red pepper flakes.

Using a whisk, stir the mixture together until combined.

Transfer the seasoning mix to an 8 oz canning jar.

Put the lid on the jar and shake it one last time to ensure everything is combined.

To use the seasoning, brown 1 pound of ground beef or turkey in a pan.

Drain off the fat and return the meat to heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix and half a cup of water to the meat.

Stir together and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed.

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