Taco seasoning

 Taco Seasoning
1/1/2 t. chili powder
1 t. paprika

1/2 t. onion powder

1/2 t. garlic powder

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. cumin

1/2 t. dried oregano

1/8 t. pepper

1 t. sugar

1 t. corn starch

Mix together and use in place of 1 seasoning packet.  

Make as much as you want.

Taco Seasoning - BIG Batch 

3 T. chili powder

2 T. paprika

1 T. granulated onion

1 T. granulated garlic

1 T. salt

1 T. cumin

1 T. dried oregano 

1 t. pepper

2 T. sugar

2 T. corn starch 

Mix together.  2 T. = 1 seasoning packet 

Onion Soup Mix

 Onion Soup Mix
1 1/2 c. dried onion
3/4 c. beef bouillon mix

1/4 c. onion powder

2 T. celery seed

2 T. parsley

Pour all ingredients in a quart jar and shake well.  

1/4 c. = 1 packet of onion soup mix

Homemade Beef Bouillon

 This makes 1 pint.

Homemade Beef Bouillon

3/4 c. dry mustard

1/3 c. garlic powder

1/3 c. paprika

3 T. onion powder

3 T. chili powder

1 T. celery seed 

Mix and store in pint jar.  

1 T. bouillon mix to 1 c. water

Homemade Chicken Bouillon

Most purchased bouillon these days contains MSG and many more additives that I don't want to consume.  So after some research this is my new recipe.  

Homemade Chicken Bouillon

1 c. Nutritional Yeast

1/4 c. sea salt 

1/4 c. onion powder

1/4 c. garlic powder

1/4 c. dried parsley

1 T. sage

2 t. dried thyme

2 t. dried rosemary

2 t. turmeric powder

2 t. white pepper

1 T. celery seed

1 T. dried basil

1 T. dried oregano 

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend to create a nice powdered bouillon.  

Store in an airtight container.  

To use:  2 t. to 1 c. hot water.  When using in recipes calling for bouillon use 2 t. homemade bouillon in place of 1 t or use according to your taste.   

11 herbs and spices

11 Herbs and Spices 

2/3 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/3 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried mustard
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3 teaspoons white pepper
mix together with 2 cups of flour 

A great rub/dredge for chicken, cubed steak, etc.   

Dip meat in cold water for 7 seconds, allow to dry for 7 seconds and then then dredge 7 times!  Fry until meat is cooked through.  

Sue's Sweet Dry Rub

This rub recipe was given to me by Sue Grunig.  It is great on pork chops, pork loin, and even steaks and chicken. 

Sue's Sweet Dry Rub
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. Kosher salt (I use 2 T.)
1 T. pepper
2 T. granulated onion
1 T. paprika
1 T. garlic salt
Combine in pint jar.  Rub on meat at least 60 minutes before grilling. 

Taco Seasoning & Oven Tacos

I love fried taco shells but they take a while to fry.....I'm thinking these Oven Tacos might be a great new way to fix tacos??!!

Taco Seasoning
1 T. chili powder
1/4 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. onion powder
1/4 t. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 t. dried oregano
1/2 t. paprika
1 1/2 t. ground cumin
1 t. sea salt
1 t. black pepper
In a small bowl, mix all together. Store in an airtight container.
This is like one package of taco seasoning.  Mix with a little water.  Enough for 2 lbs. of hamburger.  OR  make a canister full,  1/4 c. = 1 seasoning packet.

Oven Tacos  -  adapted from  Blog Chef

2 lbs. ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
1 small onion diced
1 small can diced green chilies
1 recipe of Taco Seasoning (Above)
8 oz. tomato sauce
16 oz. refried beans
2 c. shredded reduced fat Colby-jack cheese
18-20 hard taco shells {if gluten free, be sure they are}
Optional Condiments- Lettuce (shredded), Tomato (diced), Salsa, Guacamole, Sour Cream

In a large skillet brown ground beef and onion, drain, if needed. Stir in chilies, refried beans, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
Spoon the meat mixture into the taco shells and place into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, standing up. Sprinkle cheese over the top of the taco meat in each shell. Place into the oven and bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese has melted and tacos are heated through. Serve with condiments.

Make you own Mixes.....

A Pinterest find......
Make your own Ranch, Dry Onion Soup Mix and Taco Seasoning and store in small mason jars.

Taco Seasoning:
1/2 cup chili powder
1/4 cup onion powder
1/8 cup ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon sea salt
Put ingredients into a jar and shake.

Dry Onion Soup Mix:
2/3 cup dried, minced onion
3 teaspoons parsley flakes
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Mix all ingredients in a jar, then give the jar a good shake. I’d recommend shaking the jar to mix the ingredients well before each use.
Use 4 tablespoons in a recipe in place of 1 packet of onion soup mix. Store this in a dry, cool place.

Ranch:
5 tablespoons dried minced onions
7 teaspoons parsley flakes
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Mix together and store in an air tight container.
For dressing: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup buttermilk or sour cream.
For dip: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 2 cups sour cream.
Mix up a few hours before serving, so the flavors all blend.