One way I like to save money is by making a lot of my own "seasonings" and sauces instead of buying them. Taco Seasoning is a great example. I can make up a pint jar full of mix for less than $1.00 and it equals the amount of about 16 envelopes of store-bought taco seasoning. The cost comparison alone should make you want to try it.
As you can see from my jar, you use 2 tablespoons of my mix to equal one store-bought envelope of taco seasoning.
Taco Seasoning
1 c. chili powder
1/2 c. onion powder
1/4 c. plus 2 T. cumin
2 T. garlic powder
2 T. paprika
2 T. salt
Mix all ingredients together and store. We put ours in a pint canning jar and it works great.
To use, mix together 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning with 1/2 cup of water.
Be sure to check out my Homemade Taco Sauce too.
You might also like my Kale Pesto, my Greek Spice Blend, and my Sweet Cinnamon Butter!
I make a similar mix and we like it so much. The homemade kind tastes better and is less salty.
ReplyDeleteI made about a gallon of taco mix at Christmas and packed it in half pint jars for gifts. Everybody liked it, especially our son in law who has brought his empty jar back twice for refills.
Rhonda, love your idea to give it away as gifts. Smart!
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DeleteI am going to try this! I don't like all of the "extra" unhealthy ingredients in the store-bought variety, as well as the price. Thanks for linking up with the Hearts for Home Blog Hop! Hopefully you can share this with "Try a New Recipe Tuesday," as well. I know my readers would love it! :-)
ReplyDeleteLisa, I will try to remember to link this up with you next week. I enjoy your posts!
DeleteSo glad you shared this as I was just looking for a recipe to make my own cause I am on a gluten free diet and the store bought has wheat fillers. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteElaine, so glad that the recipe proved helpful to you. Hope you'll stop by my blog again soon.
DeleteThank you for linking this wonderful recipe up with the Hearts for Home Blog Hop. I look forward to trying it out myself.
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DeleteThis looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI make a similar mix too! Thank you for sharing at Back to the Basics for Tuesdays with a Twist!
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I made a taco seasoning recipe awhile ago and my husband was not a fan of it. I might have to try this one but do you add water to the mix or anything else? I just started following your blog so that I don't miss anything!!! Thanks :)
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