OK, I have a confession.

I am completely obsessed with Pinterest.
When people first started talking about it, I took a look and thought: What is this crap? Why do I want to look at pictures of stuff I know I will never have? Is this some kind of twisted torture device?

Seriously, I totally thought that. But then, I took a second look, a longer look, and I realized it was something else entirely.So of course I hate it even more, because I can’t escape it’s addictive grasp!The other day I was looking around for some taco seasoning recipes, because I always, always, always forget to buy a packet when I’m at the store. Always! But, needless to say, the recipes I found were so bland I could have skipped seasoning all together.So I made my own damn seasoning, and it’s good! Ha!

This is a spicier mix, so if you prefer something a little more bland, reduce the garlic and pepper, otherwise this is totally the way to go!

When cooking, for 1 lb. of ground beef you should use 3 heaping tablespoons of the spice mixture. In the same nature as store-bought spices, mix it with about 1 cup of water, heat to boiling then reduce heat and simmer until the water has dissolved. If you like a more “saucy” outcome, mix about 2 tablespoons of flour or cornstarch in with the water to form a rue with the spices.Or, as my Mexican husband suggests, use 1 cup of water and one small can of tomato sauce with the spices. Either way it’s delish!There ya have it folks.

The Best Taco Seasoning

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Prep Time: 2

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Author: Karly Gomez

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Combine all ingredients in an airtight container, shake to combine.

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Jen Russum says

October 17, 2011 at 4:50 am

i am soooo trying your seasoning! we use taco seasoning for everything and i hate buying the packets!

- Karly Gomez says
  
  October 19, 2011 at 4:16 am
  
  Oh it is so good! And I hate buying the packets too, because I need them all the time and I always forget!
  
Mallorie Owens says

October 15, 2011 at 5:22 pm

I have a pinterest addiction too. This looks great, we make our own too…the spicier the better! I love how yours is so pretty 🙂

- Karly Gomez says
  
  October 19, 2011 at 4:17 am
  
  Gotta love the spice! And I wanted to make it look pretty and show off the layers, but, it was also super fun shaking the crap out of it to mix it all together!

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