What is taco seasoning mix and where can I find it? Asyou see, I haven't
been cooking long. I have a recipe that calls for it.

Oh pshaw, on Sat 07 Oct 2006 07:12:49p, Morris meant to say...

> What is taco seasoning mix and where can I find it? Asyou see, I haven't
> been cooking long. I have a recipe that calls for it.

Most supermarkets will have this in envelopes, packets, or jars, either in
the baking/spice aisle or in the ethnic or Mexican food section.

--
Wayne Boatwright
__________________________________________________

I have seen the future, and it looks a lot like
the present -- only much longer. --Dan Quisenberry

"Morris" > wrote in message
et...
> What is taco seasoning mix and where can I find it? Asyou see, I haven't
> been cooking long. I have a recipe that calls for it.

Mind if I ask how old you are, and in what country you live?

Morris wrote:
> What is taco seasoning mix and where can I find it? Asyou see, I haven't
> been cooking long. I have a recipe that calls for it.
===============
I suggest you buy Mexican Seasoning in a jar in the spice section of
your supermarket. It keeps well, and is less expensive, in the long
run, than the foil packets.

Nancree

"Morris" > wrote

> What is taco seasoning mix and where can I find it? Asyou see, I haven't
> been cooking long. I have a recipe that calls for it.

Look for the section in the supermarket that has those packets
of gravy mix. Or in the section where they sell those taco kits,
I'm pretty sure they have the packets there, too, or just buy the
kit.

Of course you could make your own, I don't have a recipe, myself,
but I know there are a gazillion if you google.

nancy

Morris wrote:
> What is taco seasoning mix and where can I find it? Asyou see, I haven't
> been cooking long. I have a recipe that calls for it.
>
I never buy it but make it from scratch. Not only much cheaper than
those little packets (US about $1.00) but it uses spices I already have
so it keeps my supplies used/replaced/fresh.

* Exported from MasterCook *

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Mexican Odds And Ends

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 tablespoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon sugar

Combine all ingredients until well blended. This to equal 1 1.25 oz.
package of seasoning mix
I add it to the browned beef, with about a 1/3 cup of water to help mix
it evenly into the meat (just like you when following package
instructions) and then allow the water to cook off.

"Goomba38" > wrote

> I never buy it but make it from scratch. Not only much cheaper than those
> little packets (US about $1.00) but it uses spices I already have so it
> keeps my supplies used/replaced/fresh.

Good looking recipe. I just figured that if someone's just starting
to cook, it might be pricey to get all those spices. That is the best
thing, you know those mixes you buy are so salty.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Goomba38" > wrote
>
>> I never buy it but make it from scratch. Not only much cheaper than those
>> little packets (US about $1.00) but it uses spices I already have so it
>> keeps my supplies used/replaced/fresh.
>
> Good looking recipe. I just figured that if someone's just starting
> to cook, it might be pricey to get all those spices. That is the best
> thing, you know those mixes you buy are so salty.
>
> nancy

A person's experience is somehow related to their bank account???

"JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote

> "Nancy Young" > wrote

>> "Goomba38" > wrote
>>
>>> I never buy it but make it from scratch. Not only much cheaper than
>>> those little packets (US about $1.00) but it uses spices I already have
>>> so it keeps my supplies used/replaced/fresh.
>>
>> Good looking recipe. I just figured that if someone's just starting
>> to cook, it might be pricey to get all those spices. That is the best
>> thing, you know those mixes you buy are so salty.

> A person's experience is somehow related to their bank account???

Yes.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> "JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote
>
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>
>>> "Goomba38" > wrote
>>>
>>>> I never buy it but make it from scratch. Not only much cheaper than
>>>> those little packets (US about $1.00) but it uses spices I already have
>>>> so it keeps my supplies used/replaced/fresh.
>>>
>>> Good looking recipe. I just figured that if someone's just starting
>>> to cook, it might be pricey to get all those spices. That is the best
>>> thing, you know those mixes you buy are so salty.
>
>> A person's experience is somehow related to their bank account???
>
> Yes.
>
> nancy

That's silly.

On Oct 7, 7:24 pm, Goomba38 > wrote:
> Morris wrote:
> > What is taco seasoning mix and where can I find it? [snip]
>
> Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1 tablespoon red chili powder
> 1 teaspoon paprika
> 1/2 teaspoon salt
> 1 teaspoon cumin powder
> 1 teaspoon garlic powder
> 1 teaspoon oregano
> 2 teaspoons onion powder
> 1 teaspoon sugar

Of which the essentials are the chili powder, the cumin and the
oregano. If the OP's recipe already calls for garlic or onion there's
no need to put powders in. Likewise, the paprika is mostly there for
color, so it's often not needed. Salt and sugar are best added as
needed for the total recipe rather than what's proportional for a spice
mix. -aem

Morris wrote:

> What is taco seasoning mix and where can I find it? Asyou see, I haven't
> been cooking long. I have a recipe that calls for it.
>
>

It's a mixture of some or all of the following:

chili pepper
cumin
garlic
salt
sugar
onion
black pepper
oregano

I'm partial to Zadie's Mexican seasoning. Good for all kinds of tex-mex,
including tacos. http://zadies.com/zadies_001.htm


Dawn