mrs dash taco seasoning recipe
Great idea on making your own taco seasoning! That said, when I make it, I always add extra cumin just because I like it. I hope you love it! Mrs. As is, this recipe puts about 2,300+ mg of sodium into 1 lb of ground beef so it’s really not any better than the store packets in that regard. Make extra to keep on hand! Wonderful Idea! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! Any ideas? Never buying those again! Thanks so much for sharing! I make it in large batches and store it in an old taco seasoning container from when I used to buy it at Costco. Much like lard, a perfectly healthy ingredient that has been demonized by advertisers. I would be so excited to receive this as a gift!! Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment – it means a lot to me! Add 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon seasoning mix and 2/3 cup water to 1 pound ground cooked meat. Make your own version with this simple recipe for homemade Garlic And Herb Seasoning And Spice Mix! So excited to try this! Dash sent me all the new flavors to try, the first one we went for was the taco seasoning mix. This is now the only taco seasoning i use, and i’ve sent this link to at least half a dozen people. I will definitely use it again. I would do it based on how much meat the recipe calls for. I would definitely try giving it to your daughter, just make sure she has milk to cool her little tongue if it is too spicy ;), Thank you! it was gross. I do have one for ranch dressing – it does use buttermilk, but you could leave it out and use sour cream instead. Is that 1 & 1/2 tsp cumin. Dash seasoning copycat recipe at HousewifeHowTos.com, combine 1 teaspoon each of basil, marjoram, thyme, parsley, savory, onion powder, sage, black pepper and dried lemon zest. Yellow Corn Flour, Chili Pepper, Maltodextrin, Cornstarch, Cumin, Dried Onion, Garlic Powder, Potassium Chloride, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Sugar, Black Pepper, Citric Acid, Oregano, Red Pepper, Celery Seed. I’m here today picking up the recipe for the big batch to mix up a jar to keep on hand. Glad you like the recipe! Thank you so much for posting this :). Hope you love it! :-D. This looks great! I hope you love the taco seasoning! I went for the big batch as I was trying this Then use seasoned pan and brown off meat. Directions. A super salad bursting with flavourful chicken when arranged over fresh salad greens. It sounds like it’ll be a hit from all the comments I’ve read. I was only able to sub in ground red pepper. Homemade Taco seasoning is the best. I think she likes spicy food more than I do! Nice taco seasoning. Dash copycat seasoning gives great flavor to your meals. He has to be on a low sodium diet, which means no more taco seasoning packets for us! It had just the right amount of heat! So easy, and so good! I hope you love the spice mixes! Just have to share that I make a very similar taco seasoning mix but I also add a little corn starch to help thicken up the taco “juices” just a tad. They would definitely have a southwestern flair–I’m not sure what is in the wedge mix that you use. I need a package of taco seasoning mix and this looks really good. Yes! I halved that and the chili powder and got something quite tasty. Mix, and store in a sealed container. It was so blistering hot that I couldn’t taste any of the spices. Great thing about your recipe is most of the ingredients can be found right in your cabinet! That gives it a rich layer of flavor. Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Got a recipe that calls for Mrs. Stirring often, cook until warmed and the flavors are combined- about 6-7 minutes. Store the spice blend in a covered container or a sealed shaker bottle. Whether you make your tacos with ground beef, ground turkey, pulled chicken, ground chicken, or tofu–this spice mixture is a winner. I’m so glad you like this recipe, Christy! If you do this you can reduce water to just a 1/4 cup. I’m so happy to hear you love this taco seasoning! So easy and most ingredients are on hand. Good luck! Oh i can’t tell you how many times I end up having to make my own taco seasoning and each time i tell myself to do this ahead of time to just have on hand. Thanks, Tom! Thanks for the sharing your recipe with me. Thank you so much for this! Especially a recipe for Taco Pie that my Mom made for us. Brush chicken with a homemade mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, crushed rosemary leaves and garlic powder for an easy, low sodium baked chicken recipe. Include other vegetables such as turnips, Brussels sprouts, squash, potatoes, mushroom and eggplant. Hope that helps. I look fwd to the spice mixes. I will not buy taco seasoning anymore. Serve with your favorite taco toppings! :). *Mrs Dash Taco Seasoning Mix, 12 tbsp= 2 packets *Trader Joes Butcher Shop - Ground Turkey Breast 99% Fat Free (4 oz), 2 lbs. Dash original blend is the key ingredient as well as dijon and honey,can't beat this for quick & easy.If you like to dip your chicken, make a double batch of mustard and honey. :). Oh for sure–my daughter eats everything. Great! https://www.yummly.com/recipes/chicken-fajitas-with-taco-seasoning come with newer recipes. I’m going to try this out today. Homemade taco seasoning is the best! I have a big muffin pan though. And you know what? Delicious, just found your webb not a computer person, but found what i wanted from Racheal ray she’s great. Nice bean and taco recipe! :) For Christmas this year I made a large batch and put it into pint size canning jars to give as gifts. Love these! It’s important to the taste of this mix. I love this idea, a taco on the go is really essencial specially to busy moms and individuals who are always on the rush. A few people have asked for the recipe so I’ve sent them a link to this page. The grinder lets you get away with adding much less salt overall than you might otherwise, and the taste buds are satisfied because when the crystals hit the tongue–Zing! I’ve got all these ingredients in my pantry, I’m going to use this next time we make tacos (Which is almost every week, hah, Thank you soooo much for this recipe. I did want to let you know I found one of your photos used on another website: [link removed]. I want a garden but we live in a condo. Any suggestions on replacing them with a different spice? What is the real number? lean ground beef 3/4 cup water 10 flour tortilla (8-inch) I think it’ll make him a much more adventurous eater later. Dash seasoning copycat recipe at HousewifeHowTos.com, combine 1 teaspoon each of basil, marjoram, thyme, parsley, savory, onion powder, sage, black pepper and dried lemon zest. I love that it has a little kick to it. I’m wondering why haven’t you included majoram in any of your seasoning mixes? Thank you! Thank you for sharing your taco seasoning, sounds great for tacos! Haha best response ever. You are right – who wants to eat all those chemicals in the store-bought spice mixes! Excellent! Mrs. I will be using this from now on, and will be trying it with Chicken too! And is relatively healthier then other brands (no msg and I think they have made it lower in sodium) but I am eager to try your recipe. :) Thanks for taking the time to comment. So glad you like it, Alexis! Thanks for the comment :), Great idea! The problem is that there is a lot of hidden salt in the one major ingredient of most homemade taco recipes. I love using this recipe. :). This should do the trick… now I just have to figure out the math to make it for that much hamburger, LOL! We’re sort of wimps when it comes to spice and we LOVE this seasoning – as well as many, many people we’ve served it to. Otherwise, you can grind most any dried chili to make your own chili powder using a spice grinder or mortar/pestle. Thanks Cathy! After making several single batches of this and always running out (my family eats ALOT of tacos!!) It was a staple in my house growing up. Thanks for the recipe! So glad to hear it! That little packet of taco seasoning. I just refilled my jar of it this week :). A super salad bursting with flavourful chicken when arranged over fresh salad greens. I have been wanting to try making my own taco seasoning for awhile. You could even reserve some and add half the amount of spice to it if it makes you nervous. PS: This is also Whole30 compliant taco seasoning and is also Paleo which is fantastic!!! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! I’ve made about a bazillion batches of this taco seasoning. I hope you like the taco seasoning! (obviously nothing way, way too hot- common sense still applies) Give her a variety of things to eat. Glad you liked it! Thanks for the great recipe! I make my own Taco seasoning as well. I really appreciate that! I know when I have all the ingredients and add the corn starch or corn flour for thickening it will far outshine the store packets. I’ve never had venison. this is inspiring. THANKS!!! Please be careful, as your allergies are unique and I wouldn’t want you to have any adverse reactions to any of the things I mentioned. Thanks for sharing! (I saw this on twitter) And what a fun project. Haha thank you so much! My two year old loves spicy food. I was gearing up to make taco meat for the new taco shell bowls I made (thanks As-Seen-On-TV Shelf at Walmart! You better go to Costco ;) Let me know how it goes! I made taco salad last night and have realized that I really like salt and could taste the difference. This recipe is SO good. I love it and my family does too!!!! Can this be used in the crock pot? Love them! I’m going to see if you have one for ranch dressing only I don’t want to put powdered buttermilk init I would use sour cream instead. Now I have to try some the recipes you’ve used it in. Sprinkle with cheese and taco shells. I just found a new recipe that called for a packet of taco seasoning and started to buy some at the store today but rejected it after reading the ingredients! Absolutely! YES! Wonderful recipe. PS… thanks for the recipe! https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/fiesta-lime-tacos-recipe I always forget and have to mix it up real fast. How do you sub this in a recipe that calls for the packet? We will be taste testing the finishing product tonight! I made it exactly like the recipe the first time. We made tacos a lot so making a whole jar once every month or two sounds great. I use in a lot of other stuff too, not just tacos. This is a great recipe! You’re welcome! So glad you like it! Homemade taco seasoning without MSG or additives. Thanks girl! Have a seat at my table...let's chat, eat, and have fun! Good stuff. HI, Thanks for the recipe! Masa is so good with taco meat! Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stir well. Some day! Drain fat. : ). It is 10,000 times better than the seasoning that comes in a packet labeled “taco seasoning.” And if you’re watching your sodium intake, this is the only way to go. I searched the web looking for “best store bought taco seasoning” and you’re blog post came up. So easy and way more delicious! She eats everything now. Dash seasoning contains more than 20 herbs and spices, including oregano, coriander, celery seed, cumin, mustard and rosemary. If you aren’t super worried about the carbs, you can just use a packet of taco seasoning. I would add a full Tablespoon of cornstarch to this wonderful recipe. I made two batches already and can’t wait to use this seasoning again. In fact, after discovering how much she liked it (at her first birthday), I add crushed red pepper flakes to new meals, so I know she will try them. I gave them to the ladies in my small group, my sister-in-law, and some co-workers. I’m going to make a batch of this tonight but I’m actually going to skip the water. So happy to hear you liked this recipe! The possibilities are endless. Made this last week with lean beef and it was amazing!! Spices? I came upon your recipe and gave it a try. Homemade taco seasoning with no MSG or additives. I need to make my own taco seasoning soon! 7 teaspoons is equivalent to 1 (1.25 ounce) package of taco seasoning. E trying this tonight. I’m so happy to hear that! I’ve been making my own taco seasoning ever since my son was diagnosed with a kidney disease. I found your blog using google. I made it into my favorite basic ground beef tacos, and they tasted amazing! Pinned this to add to the pantry. Hi Gigi! I will write another comment once we try it out. I’ve always said that when they state “natural flavor” on the ingredient list that it gives them a right to put anything in there that they consider natural. *Onion Powder, 1 tbsp *Garlic powder, 1 tbsp Water, tap, 1.5 cup (8 fl oz) *Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 tbsp Onions, raw, .5 large chopped Garlic, 2 clove chopped It has zero carbs. Thank you! Thanks!! It is the ultimate comfort food, along with the Chicken Enchiladas that she would make for us. I like to put br sugar & pecans on the bottom of the pan, turn the rolls over & let them sit awhile so the br sugar can drip to the inside of the rolls. Good luck and let me know how it goes! I don’t always use 2-3 full tablespoons depending on who I’m serving it to :) Glad you liked it though! I’m so sorry! Jacquie, Just a dash of corn starch works very well with this to thicken it up I make a very similiar recipe and I also add a tsp. we add a little less salt and extra red pepper flakes, but we like it spicy, too. I am sweating!!! Hope it helps. You’ll find a large batch of this seasoning, fajita seasoning, beef stew seasoning, herbes de provence, and mild curry powder. or just one? Found your recipe on Pinterest. !Thanks as I used your taco seasoning recipe for my kids tacos tonight. Add 1 tablespoon of garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. It is something that I always have to have on hand :). But we like it fine without. Thank you for sharing this seasoning. I typed up an ingredient list and directions for how to use it into a circle shape, printed the labels on sticker paper, and put a sticker onto the plastic lids Ball sells for canning jars. Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment, it means so much to me! The Mrs. Good. FABULOUS! Speaking of salt, I use msg as a salt substitute. Loved it! My tacos have become famous by using this recipe mixed into one pound of ground beef as well as one package of chorizo (I think it’s just under a pound in weight). If I don’t have ground cumin, what can I use otherwise? Why is there any sodium in this? Some times I use all-purpose flour as well to thicken a bit. Required fields are marked *. Thanks so much. Tokyo 2020 Is Now Tokyo 2021: How Will the Postponed Olympic Games Unfold in Japan This July? This is the BEST taco seasoning I have ever used. Found this through Pinterest and made it last night. Fun! My middle child refused baby food, we just fixed her whatever we were eating in either very small bites or smashed up when we could. And, yes, cumin is the key in this recipe! It’s fixed now. I just bought a big container of dried onion flakes at Costco, could I use that in place of the onion powder?? Keep up the good work. Salt-free never tasted so good. posted by Rachel Gurk on October 28, 2011, Your email address will not be published. This spice mix does have some salt in it since it does add critical flavor to the taco meat. I believe that you can put a delicious, well-balanced meal on the table without stressing or spending hours doing dishes. Thank you so much for letting me know! Yeah! Make extra to keep on hand! Question, when using smoked paprika, do you also use regular paprika along with it. I made this as written except with a little bit extra red pepper flakes. Add 1 tablespoon of garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment! That would be a great stocking gift for the foodies in our lives. Thanks. Is not picky in the least. I’ve made this three times now and it is fabulous; the flavors are so nicely complementary. You said up near the top, “I’ll pass on 430 mg of sodium” that you find in store bought seasoning, yet your nutrition facts says your recipe has 587 mg of sodium…..how is that better? I pinned your updated recipe for larger batch and added some of the larger ingredients to my shopping list. Great recipe very easy taste so much better then store bought. Thanks! We get nachos bell grande every Thursday night. Yeah I haven’t even tried your seasoning mix yet, but I’ll be bookmarking your site just because I love your reply. And thank you for telling your friends and family about this recipe, it means so much to me! I’ve never looked at my chili powder and am not home right now. Thoughts? I will make more of this seasoning. Thanks! might overwhelm the rest? This is very tasty. I’m definitely going to try this! I made your home made taco seasoning only bc I didn’t want to go to the store. Check back tomorrow for a new use for it! Another recipe, at TopSecretRecipes.com, calls for dried vegetable flakes and Kool-Aid drink mix. Does the trick. If you’re looking for a low-sodium salt-free seasoning, this is for yo. Hi Rachel… I know this is about a year late, but YES!!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! I’m so glad! Sometimes I use less of the spice too, depending on who I am cooking for. Most other brands have similar ingredients. So I JUST got around to making this… DELICIOUS. It does do that. The flavors are perfect. Hmm — the taste won’t be identical, but you could try adding in more chili powder or another mild chile powder (ancho), or maybe tomato powder or paste (the paste you’d have to add in during cooking, obviously…not into the seasoning mix). 2. I love using it in everything from tacos to dips to dressings. This is so much better! Hi, I'm Rachel! Hi Melanie, thank you for reading my blog! As you stir, crush the leafy spices for a finer blend. If you read the recipe you can see that the ingredients add up to 3 Tablespoons plus 1.5-2 teaspoons depending on how much salt you add. Corn flour isn’t something I typically have in the house, so I left it out. Why Do So Many Countries Celebrate Labour Day in May? Spoon into 2-quart baking dish. You have a new follower! I bought a store pack and figured i could probably make this myself to make it healthier. I have really acute reactions to Mono-sodium Glutamate and have a hard time finding packaged taco seasoning that doesn’t have this in it. And THIS is it! :). To use with deer : Entire recipe + 1c water + 1.5 lbs veniso, I shared your recipe on my blog after finding out my store bought mix contains cocoa powder :( Thanks for sharing! Or you could marinate your meat in garlic, lime, olive oil and salt and pepper. ;). RachelCooks.com sometimes provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as they are not calculated by a registered dietitian. My fiancé and I finally tried this and we were both so happy with the turnout! We go through it really quickly too–mostly for turkey tacos as well! I love your creative mind! What a TALENT! My 10 yr old loved it and my boyfriend (who doesn’t like tomatoes and isn’t even a huge fan of tacos) even said it was good. Great recommendation. I made tacos this week with turkey and that dreaded store bought crap and it wasn’t that great. The recipe recommends crushing the dried vegetable flakes with a mortar and pestle to get the best flavor. I made Taco soup. I’m definitely going to try this one. I think I’m going to sub some chipotle chili powder for the red pepper flakes and part of the regular chili powder. Mine has silicon dioxide I think it was and I can’t find any that doesn’t. We’re a food allergy family too, so I get that! So glad I did. I haven’t made anything yet but getting ready for winter baking & cooking. I made nachos using rotel and Velveta mixed for the cheese and ground beef mixed with Mrs dash Taco packets. Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram. When making this Low-Carb Chicken Taco Soup, look for Mrs. Dash’s brand of Southwestern Seasoning. I was looking for a replacement recipe for my favorite seasoning but without all the additives. Once the seasoning is made and canned. Why buy it and eat all those ‘natural’ ingredients when you can whip it up at home and know exactly what you’re eating?!? I also used Spanish Paprika. Thank you ! My family eats a lot of spicy foods that contain similar spices to this recipe (think authentic Indian food), so we are no strangers to the very spicy. Thanks for sharing. That aside though, the autolysed yeast extract is very good stuff and cheap while packed with vitamins and other goodies. This is perfect timing! I’d definitely try decreasing how much you put into one pound of ground beef if it seems too spicy for your tastes. Today I posted a re-work of the recipe that yields about two cups of the seasoning. Bring to boil. Could you please tell me where I can find/how I could make, chili powder that doesn’t have yucky stuff? Get Your Cookbook! Hi Bambi! I hate buying taco seasoning from the store — I’m not a very big fan of onions and the little onion chunks in some of them. Ps. I sometimes add a bit of cayenne for a picante batch. As of 2015, Mrs. Love it, I make one myself that I’m honestly not that thrilled with, so I’m going to print out your recipe and give it a try! Thank you SO much for this! Perhaps you measured something incorrectly? Our products include Canning Products, Instant Seasoning Mixes, Dressings and Sauces. Oh I’m so glad to hear it! We are going to be using this from now on, instead of buying premade packets. Great! Huggles from Holland :) Will try tonight and let you know what happens. Yummy! Doesn’t the corn flour in the store-bought serve a purpose? Especially all the layers in this one. Everyone writes about how good this recipe looks but I actually just made it with turkey tacos and it was absolutely amazing. https://topsecretrecipes.com/.../browse-dishes/Copycat-Seasoning-Recipes It also contains carrot, orange peel and tomato. It’s not only for tacos — you can use it in so many recipes! I haven’t gone back to the packaged seasoning since making my very first batch of the homemade stuff – it would be interesting to see how that tastes now! Just reduce the red pepper flakes or cut them out completely. I just want to make sure I am reading that correctly, I have bever seen someone write it as 1.5 tsp in a recipe.