Looking for homemade taco seasoning...can you help me?

Question

My friend gave me some homemade corn tortillas and i want to make tacos but i dont have any taco seasoning.

Answer 1

Ii've used this one myself many a times and if I weren't so lazy I'd never buy store bought again.



Just mix all the following together and store it in an airtight container until you are ready to use it.



1 tablespoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon sea salt - you can use regular salt

1 teaspoon black pepper





Hope you like it! :)

Answer 2

I tend to cook by smell rather than by the measuring cup, but some common ingredients that make for good taco seasoning are garlic powder, salt (not too much), sugar (in small amounts to take the edge off the heat), black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, chili powder, celerey or celery salt and just a dash of flour (preferable yellow corn flour). I also usually brown the meat in a little worcestershire sauce.



Hope that helps. Cheers!



oh yeah! onion powder too!

Answer 3

Use salt pepper and cumin. then add garlic powder and onion powder about 1/2 teaspoon of each. It will work just as good as any taco seasoning you can buy premade. Cumin is the same as comino, which is what gives tacos the taco taste.

Answer 4

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon dried onion flakes

1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar



This is an awesome flavor combination...the beef bouillon give it an all day cooked taste and really give the beef bold taste. Another good thing is this recipe isn't too salty and weird ingredients like those packaged mixes.



This is also really good made with chicken...just substitute chicken bouillon instead of the beef bouillon.



Hope this help and i hope you like it.

Answer 5

Some Cumin! Some Onion powder, Garlic Powder! Some Cilantro chopped fine and some tomato paste! Of course Salt and Pepper to taste!

Answer 6

For four people:



2 teaspoons onion powder (or 1 medium minced onion)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves minced fresh garlic)

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 teaspoon paprika (optional - for color)

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (optional - for texture)

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves (you can also use basil and marjoram if you like)

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin seeds



If you use powdered onion and garlic you can store the mixture for 6 months in an airtight container to use again.

Answer 7

Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe

/4 cup instant minced onion

2 Tbsp. chili powder

2 tsp. paprika

2 tsp. crushed dried red pepper flakes

1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. dried marjoram

1 Tbsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

1 Tbsp. instant minced garlic

1 tsp. ground cumin

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend thoroughly with wire whisk. Spoon mixture into a tightly closed container and label as "Taco Seasoning Mix". Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes 6 packages (about 2 Tbsp. each) of mix. 2 Tbsp. equals 1.25-oz. pkg. purchased taco seasoning mix.

http://busycooks.about.com/od/homemademixes/r/tacoseasonmix.htm

Answer 8

Taco Seasoning



2 teaspoons instant minced onion

1 teaspoon chili powder (salt free.. see recipe)

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper

1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon dry oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin



Mix all ingredients together. Recipe equals one packet of purchased taco seasoning.

Answer 9

cook and remove the fat from 1 lb of ground beef or turkey. The "seasoning packet" you will make will consist of 1 tablespoon corn starch, 1/2 tsp red pepper, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder and 1 tbsp of onion flakes or 1/2 tsp of onion powder. Add 1/4 of a cup of water to the ground beef and bring to a boil. Add the seasoning mix you prepared to the boiling water and bring the heat down to low. Simmer until it thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Answer 10

Invest in Knorr Caldo de Tomate-tomato bouillon. You can use it in all Mex cooking. Add some of that, not too much its salty, cumin and ground pepper corn. I like to add tomato sauce with a little water. Make sure to brown meat with minced garlic 1-2 cloves, onions 1/2 cup. If you want to get creative, add corn or cubed potatoes.

Answer 11

"Depending on how spicy you and your family like your dishes, use as little or as much as you want."

Original recipe yield: 1 ounce.



Prep Time:

1 Minute

Ready In:

1 Minute

Servings:

10



INGREDIENTS:



* 1 tablespoon chili powder

* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

* 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

* 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

* 1/2 teaspoon paprika

* 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

* 1 teaspoon sea salt

* 1 teaspoon black pepper



DIRECTIONS:



1. In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container.

Answer 12

Taco seasoning is chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, tomato sauce & paprika. Chili powder, tomato sauce & cumin are the 3 most important.

Answer 13

6 teaspoons chili powder

5 teaspoons paprika

4 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder

2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper



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DIRECTIONS:

In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and cornstarch. Close lid securely, and shake well to mix contents. 7 teaspoons is equivalent to 1 (1.25 ounce) package of taco seasoning.

Answer 14

If you want to make a dry seasoning you would need:



1/2 teasp. garlic powder

1/2 teasp. onion powder

1 tablesp. chicken bouillon

1 tablesp. chili powder

1/2 teasp. coumin



mix all dry ingredients and add to your browned ground beef.



If you choose to make your seasoning from fresh ingredients,



you would need:



1/4 of cup of chopped onion

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon

1/2 teasp. of coumin

1 tablesp. of chili powder



I hope you like it!

Answer 15

I hope you have a full spice rack......here are the basic ingredients for taco seasoning:

Cumin

Salt/Pepper

Chili powder

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Cayenne pepper

cilantro (adds a nice touch if you have it)



I hope this helps...good luck!

Answer 16

I use chili powder to taste, a small amount of garlic powder, and a small amount of onion powder. I do it all to taste, but there is more chili powder than the rest. I also throw in a couple tablespoons of salsa.

Answer 17

Oooh I don't know any home made taco seasoning but that show do sound good girlfriend. Invite me over for dinner! te he he

Answer 18

get some at the grocery store

Answer 19

why bother?