One day a few months ago, I ran out of taco seasoning, and I remembered a friend's recipe. Using her recipe as a guide, I made my own taco seasoning. I "exploded" the recipe to make a pint-jar full, and wrote down the amount of every item I used. I'm happy to share that recipe with you.
Christine's Taco Seasoning Mix
2 T salt
4 T cornstarch
4 T cumin
4 T chili powder
2 T garlic powder
2 T oregano
1 1/2 t crushed red pepper (optional; I use it)
Mix everything together and store in a glass jar in a cool, dark place. Use 3 T mix and 3/4 cup water for every pound of beef--brown and drain beef, add seasoning and water, bring to boil, and simmer 10-15 minutes. Yum.
You know, it's so much more convenient to just run to the store and buy the ready-made taco seasoning mix--especially those huge containers from Costco that last for months. But, I know that the homemade kind always tastes better, and is healthier with no additives or preservatives (I sound like a commercial!).
How many times have I given my children a conveniently quick answer, a token bit of attention, instead of the "homemade" real deal--a good chunk of time, quality conversation, interest in their thoughts and dreams? I don't want to sprinkle them with a little superficial love or attention; I want to spend the extra time and lavish on them the genuine, no-artificial-anything seasoning of love!
See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us...!
1 John 3:1a NASB
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Thanks for sharing the recipe. We like to make our own to avoid the MSG, but I haven't found a recipe I really like yet. We'll give yours a try!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I have to give this one a try... I usually wait for a care package of taco seasoning to arrive from the states.
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