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    Taco Salad

    Modified: Dec 18, 2016 · Published: Mar 14, 2009 by Ashley

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    I made a huge batch of this seasoning mix a while back, and I just love using it to season ground beef for taco salad. It has a ton of flavor, and it beats those MSG-filled packets at the store. I brown some meat (usually 1 to 1.5 pounds) and drain off the fat, sprinkle 3T of this seasoning on top, add in 1 cup of water, cover, and simmer. It couldn't be easier! I like crushing tortilla chips or Doritos on the bottom (yeah, talk about MSG, right?!), putting the meat, some cheese, lettuce, avocado, red onion, tomato, and a big blob of sour cream on top. This spice blend is by far the best I've had. I love it!

    Taco salad with tortilla chips in a bowl.

    Taco Seasoning I
    allrecipes.com - BILL ECHOLS

    "Depending on how spicy you and your family like your dishes, use as little or as much as you want."

    Original recipe yield: 1 ounce

    1 tablespoon chili powder
    ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    ½ teaspoon paprika
    1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
    1 teaspoon sea salt
    1 teaspoon black pepper

    1. In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container.

    MacGourmet Rating: 5 Stars

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    Comments

    1. The Douglas & Lydia Stewart Clan

      March 15, 2009 at 7:32 pm

      Oh- that alvacado looks so good! I love how liberal you were with it... how I would love a bite!

      Reply
    2. Ashley

      March 15, 2009 at 9:28 pm

      Well once you cut one open, you really should use the whole thing...and since there are only 2 of us, we each get half 😉

      Reply
    3. Brandon W

      March 16, 2009 at 11:20 am

      Nothing wrong with some MSG. Don't be fooled by those hippy "I've got a headache" naysayers.

      Reply
    4. Ashley

      March 17, 2009 at 12:07 am

      My non-hippie husband has bad reactions to MSG so I try to avoid it when I can 🙂

      Reply

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