Spicy Taco Mix

Ever get those boxed taco kits and find yourself not satisfied by the heat of the mix? Well I found this great taco seasoning mix years ago and absolutely love it. I actually triple or quadruple the batch below and keep in a jar so I don't have to make it every time I want tacos. It makes for a really quick week night meal.

Taco Seasoning Mix: Seasons 1lb of Meat

1-2tsp Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Salt
1tsp Garlic Powder
1tsp Cornstarch
1tsp Ground Cumin
1/2-1tsp Cayenne Pepper

Mix all ingredients together. If you are afraid of heat you can start out with the lower amounts of Chili Powder & Cayenne Pepper; however, if you started with the higher amounts and find that it is too much for you, next time use the lower amounts and you can up the amount of cumin to balance it out.

To make tacos I like to brown a pound of beef or turkey, drain any fat from the pan, add approximately 1/2C of water and the above seasoning mix and bring to a simmer, the corn starch in the mix will thicken with the water and help to seasoning the meat.

If you are a fan of chicken tacos you can boil raw chicken breasts in chicken broth, 1 small onion and bay leaf until the chicken is cooked through and can be pulled apart easily. Remove the chicken from the broth and shred, add to a saute pan with some of the broth and the seasoning mix.