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Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe

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This seasoning mix is right on. It tastes like purchased mixes, but is cheaper and has nearly half the sodium. Your heart and wallet will surely thank you! Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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3/4 cup water
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Directions

Combine the first nine ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 4 batches (about 1 cup total).
To prepare tacos: In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add 1/4 cup taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup beef mixture. Yield: 4 servings per batch.

Nutritional Facts 1 taco equals 338 calories, 13 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 619 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 27 g protein.

Originally published as Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix in Healthy Cooking April/May 2010, p46

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Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2010 by sblack76

Doesn't even need the salt. It's great.

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by scholje

I left out the SALT and this was a great recipe for my husband on a low salt diet.

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by scholje

My husband is on a low salt diet - this is a great replacement for the packaged mixes that are loaded with sodium (even the ones labed "lower sodium")

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