I am not sure why it has taken me so long to think of making my own taco seasoning. It is very easy, tastes great and it means that I can moderate the salt and other additives that are going into our tacos! I will still play with the quantities slightly next time I think – a little more paprika and a little less chilli powder, but the great thing was that Mr I didn’t notice that it was homemade seasoning!
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients:
- 4 tbsps plain flour
- 1 tsp dried minced garlic
- 3 tbsps chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1.5 tbsp ground cumin
- 3 tbsp salt
Instructions:
- In a bowl combine and mix all the ingredients well.
- Transfer to a clean (dry) jar with airtight lid. This makes approx 1/2 cup of taco seasoning.
- When making tacos, add 3 tbsps of this seasoning to the meat, stir in, then add 3/4 cup of water to the meat and cook for a couple of minutes until excess liquid is simmered away.
If you need step by step instructions on cooking tacos for a meal, you can download the word document – Tacos Recipe
EDIT: If you would like to make your own salsa, you can find my recipe for that here: Easy Salsa Recipe.
Family Menu Plan For The Week
This is what our family is having this week:
Baking: Banana Cake
Monday: Potato and Leek Soup
Tuesday: Porcupine Meatballs
Wednesday: Left Overs
Thursday: Beef Stir Fry with Asian Greens
Friday: Baked Penne With Bacon
Saturday: Tacos
Sunday: Lamb Chops With Steamed Vegetables
If you like the look of this family menu plan, then you might like to use The Planning With Kids Free Menu Planner. With the menu planner you can select your meals for the week and print our your own shopping list.
For more menu planning ideas head on over to Laura’s place at “I’m an Organizing Junkie“.
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Now to figure out how to make the sauce and I’m set!
Hi Fiona – I make my own salsa which is very easy and goes well with tacos. You can find it here: Easy Salsa Recipe
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Hi Nicole, is it cumin or paprika? I just saw you mentioned both. I haven’t made tacos in ages, might have to give them a whirl as I know the kids would love them.
Just made some pumpkin soup today myself, certainly the weather for it at the moment!
I have been trying to get the combo for homemade taco seasoning right myself so I will definitely be trying your version.
just finished a mexibake – genius – love the two nights dinner in one xoxox
My family is living on a very tight budget so I’m always interested in economical, healthy recipes and grocery shopping tips. I just love MPM!
Looks like your family is going to have some delicious meals.