Taco Seasoning Mix

Ingredients

• ¼ cup + 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon + ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon + ½ teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 tablespoon + ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon + ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1¾ teaspoon onion powder
• 1¾ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Stir together all of the ingredients in an airtight container or glass jar. Store at room temperature.

To Use with Taco Meat

1. Brown the meat (ground beef or chicken) over medium heat until cooked through. Drain. Return to the stove over medium-high heat and add ⅔ cup of water and 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning mix. Simmer, stirring frequently, until all of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.