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Perrys’ Plate Taco Seasoning

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This is the one with cocoa. Cocoa adds richness and more depth of flavor. It won’t make your tacos taste like chocolate, I promise. This seasoning is low in sodium, easily made gluten-free, and free of MSG and other additives.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon All-purpose Flour (or 1 1/2 Tsp Cornstarch)
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (or More If You Want It Spicier)
  • ⅛ teaspoons Ground Coriander

Preparation

Note: The above measurements are about equal to 1 taco seasoning packet. To make a big batch—about one cup or 4-5 packets worth of seasoning—quadruple the recipe.

Combine all ingredients well and store in an airtight container.

When you are ready to prepare your dish: Add about 3-4 tablespoons seasoning plus about 1/3-1/2 cup of water to season about 1 pound of ground meat for tacos. (You can adjust these ratios depending on how strong and saucy you like it.)

Notes:
1. If you don’t have coriander, it won’t be the end of the world.
2. You can leave the flour/cornstarch out, but it helps to make saucier taco meat, if that’s what you want. If you leave it out, use less of the seasoning in your dishes because the mix is more potent that way.

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annie56 on 10.27.2010

EXCELLENT! i thought i had a packet of taco seasoning…but alas, i did not.

i found this, tried it – and it was delicious!

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lowcountryheather on 9.11.2010

This is so awesome! I love the cocoa! WAY better than the package! Never again will I buy that stuff!!

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Java Girl on 7.19.2010

This tastes so great! And I buy organic seasonings which made it taste better than any package taco mix!! Thanks

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katn85 on 6.28.2010

how wonderful! My sister in law is allergic to gluten, and hasn’t had “real” tacos in years! I can’t wait till she’s back in town and we can have a Mexican night!

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kansasgirl on 2.11.2011

Terrific, yummy and easy to make. Also, can be made gluten free, which is a super huge plus!!

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bloodyfufu on 11.23.2010

Great flavor and a bit of heat to back it up. Made just a one batch recipe and I will be making a larger batch to keep on hand now. Love!

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letmecook on 11.22.2010

One of my fave finds on TK! My family loves it and we definitely will not be going back to the packets. Thanks!

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huckleberrystew on 11.1.2010

Very yummy, but spicier than I expected

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flourgirl on 10.26.2010

This was great! I made a big batch so I could have it on hand.

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