Taco Seasoning (General Purpose Tex-Mex Uses) Recipe

Name: Taco Seasoning (General Purpose Tex-Mex Uses)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup chili powder (good quality, like Gephardt's); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano; 2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika; 2 tablespoons cumin powder; 1 tablespoon seasoning salt; 1 tablespoon ground pepper; 2 tablespoons dried guajillo chiles (powder form); 2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder; 1 bay leaf, crumbled

Servings: persons

¼ cup chili powder (good quality, like Gephardt's)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika
2 tablespoons cumin powder
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons dried guajillo chiles (powder form)
2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
1 bay leaf, crumbled

1
In a skillet, smoke the paprika, cumin, guajillo and ancho powders until fragrant.
2
Add to all other ingredients in an airtight container, shake to mix, store in a dry, cool place.
3
* Grinding Chiles - purchase 4 each dried guajillo and ancho chiles.
4
In a skillet, blacken the chiles, then bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes to dry them out.
5
Cut them in small pieces, discarding the stems, seeds and pith.
6
Using a spice or coffee grinder, pulverize the chiles in small batches until they are ground to a powder.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup chili powder (good quality, like Gephardt's), 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Taco Seasoning (General Purpose Tex-Mex Uses) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Taco Seasoning (General Purpose Tex-Mex Uses)

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