Homemade Taco Seasoning

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
• 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ¼ teaspoons Cayenne Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Dried Chives
• TO MAKE THE TACOS:
• 3 Tablespoons Shallot Or Onion, Diced
• 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
• 2 Tablespoons To 3 Tablespoons Taco Spice
• ⅓ cups Water
• 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Minced
• Tortillas, Lettuce, Cheese, Diced Tomato, Diced Avocado, For Serving

Preparation Instructions

Combine all dry spices in a jar, seal and shake to combine. Store in pantry up to 3 months.

To make tacos, saute shallot or onion in a skillet for 3 minutes. Add ground beef and brown, cooking until there is no more pink left in the meat. Drain fat, add 2-3 tablespoons spice and water. Stir together and simmer on low until slightly thickened. Add cilantro and stir through. If mixture seems a little dry for your taste, add a splash more water until the consistency is to your liking. Serve with taco fixin’s of your choice.

Recipe adapted from Alton Brown.