Susans Taco Seasoning Mix Recipes

HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING MIX

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix image

Much lower salt than pre-made. Salt can be omitted. Great with half ground buffalo and half ground turkey breast or whatever you prefer. Buy bulk spices and you can make 5-plus batches for under $1.00!! Increasing black pepper and adding optional ingredients will increase heat. Using mild or regular chili powder and omitting optional ingredients will reduce heat. To keep salt content low make sure chili powder does not contain salt.

Provided by KATHYESG

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 teaspoons hot chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

Mix chili powder, paprika, onion powder, sea salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 234.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

SUSAN'S BEEFY TACO PASTA

Susan's Beefy Taco Pasta image

This is a quick, flavorful and filling weeknight meal that you can alter any way you want to suit your needs and it will still come out tasty! I created this meal one night when my husband was out of town and I thought I had a pizza in the freezer to feed the kids. 5:00 rolled around...and no pizza! So I scrambled to make something with ingredients on hand. You can use any kind of beans and can substitute canned diced tomatoes in place of salsa if you like this milder. The olives, jalapeno's, cilantro and cheese are recommended but are optional. Even my picky non-meat-eating son cleared his plate. I make this with a side of guacamole and chips and it's a VERY filling meal. This makes a thicker, drier sauce (which my family likes). If you wish a saucier version, either add more canned tomatoes or more salsa to your liking. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, minced
2 cups chunky salsa
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, drained
crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
salt
pepper
1 cup 2% mexican cheese blend
1 (8 ounce) can sliced ripe olives (optional)
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, minced (optional)

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and drain. Add garlic, onion and crushed red peppers and saute until translucent and aromatic.
Add taco seasoning and mix well.
Add salsa and beans, olives and jalapeno's and warm through.
Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle on cilantro.
Combine all in large pot. Serve and add cheese to each individual bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.6, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 741.3, Carbohydrate 84.5, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 33.1