Home Made Taco Seasoning Mix

by sunshiine in Cooking > Main Course

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Home Made Taco Seasoning Mix

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Have you ever heard that New Mexico has the best tasting Mexican food in the US? Do you know which US state produces the most chile peppers? Yep you guessed correctly! The hot dry climate of New Mexico is perfect for growing plump delicious chile peppers. In fact, New Mexican's do not spell (chile . . . chili to distinguish between the chili bean and the chile pepper.

Bring New Mexican cuisine to your table by making this home made taco seasoning mix, that will save you time and money. Let's get started. Oh, I almost forgot this is an entry for the Mexican food contest and if you find it worthy of your vote I appreciate it. 


 

Ingredients

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List of ingredients:

2-3 Tablespoons Chile powder ( New Mexican grown is the best! )
2 Tablespoons Cumin
1-2 Tablespoons Weber Kick-N- chicken seasoning 
2 teaspoons Cilantro leaves 
2 teaspoons Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1-2 teaspoons salt ( sea salt is best, I just did not have any).
2 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
2-3 teaspoons Lemon pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon 
 
Utensils: 
 
Bowl, whisk,and measuring spoons 

Storage:
 
Small jar with lid
Makes about 1/2 cup of Taco seasoning mix

 

 


 

Measure Ingredients

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Measure the ingredients:


Chile powder,cumin,cilantro leaves,cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, lemon pepper, cinnamon, and kick-N-chicken seasoning. 

Mix Together

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Mix everything together.

Store in Jar

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Store the seasoning in a jar or salt shaker.

Sunshiine's Final Thoughts

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I use this seasoning when I make tacos, chili , and enchiladas. Now that you have made this New Mexican taco seasoning mix, you can make some New Mexican tacos. Enjoy!


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sunshiine