Kick-Ass Homemade Taco Seasoning!

The other day, Taco Tuesday fell right onto Cinco de Mayo and BOY, did we ever make some tacos!  It struck me that most folks choose to buy their taco seasoning in those little envelopes from the pre-mixed spice aisle at the grocery store... That stuff is NASTY!  It's worse than the "Gravy" packets they sell.  Gross.  Time to make your own!!

Seriously, this stuff could NOT be easier to make.  I always have a Mason Jar of the stuff stashed in the pantry for Taco emergencies.  Let's do this!

You Will Need:

• 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
• 1 Tbsp Cumin
• 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
• 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
• 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
• 1 Tbsp Jalapeno Powder  (optional, but delicious)
• 2 tsp Black Pepper
• 2 tsp Corn Starch

Simply mix all of this together in a bowl, and slide it into a container with a tight lid.  It will keep for 6 months, but it won't last that long!

Taco Goodness

To use it, just mix 2 Tablespoons of it with 1/4 cup of cold water.  Stir like crazy.  Brown 1lb of ground beef, drain the fat, and then pour in your spice mix.  Simmer over low heat until it all thickens together in a glorious skillet full of taco goodness.

Serve on crunchy shells, flour torts, or corn "street" tortillas with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, or whatever you like!