Ingredients for the Best Taco Seasoning

• 3/4 cup minced dry onion
• 1/4 cup garlic salt
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoon flour or cornstarch (if glutton free)
• 2 tablespoon minced dried garlic
• 5 tablespoon paprika
• 5 tablespoon cumin
The optional add-ins are;

• 1 tablespoon Cilantro dried
• 2 tablespoon ground Chipotle pepper (preferred)
• 2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon  Cayenne

Instructions for making the Best Taco Seasoning

In storage container with tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; mix well. Seal tightly in a labeled container.  Store in cool, dry place for up to 6 months for optimal freshness.

This Taco Mix makes a little more than 2 cups of mix, enough for at least 10-12 batches using 1 lb. beef each.  2 & 1/2 tablespoons of mix equal a 1.25 oz. pkg. of purchased taco seasoning mix, so I of course just use 3 tablespoons in mine.

Using the Best Taco Seasoning

Brown your ground beef or diced chicken and drain fat. Add the 3 tablespoons of seasoning mix and 3/4 cup of water. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes and serve. I often use 1/2 of water and 1/2 of salsa to make the tacos more richly flavored. Sometimes I will shake it up a little bit with ether thyme or sage depending on what meat I am using and what theme I am trying for.

HAVE FUN AND GET CREATIVE!

Notes:  Cumin, an herb, is ground from cumin seeds, and there is no substitute for its flavor.