Adventures in Tacos

The kid has had a hankering for tacos. We are traditionally more of a burrito household. I had picked up taco shells, and defrosted some ground beef, but we hadn't discussed seasoning the ground beef. So, on the way home from school we swung by Vons for some taco seasoning and there was none. Not in the spice aisle, not in the Hispanic food aisle, not in a box, not with a fox, no taco seasoning at all. Eventually I got a wild hair about about making our own taco seasoning. The spice collection is robust and with a little Google cooking we found a recipe

2 1/2 T Chili Powder
1 1/2 T Paprika
2 T Cumin
2 t Oregano
1 T Garlic Powder
1 1/2 t Onion Powder
1/2 t Cayenne
1 t salt

2T +1t seasoning added to browned ground beef with 3/4 water simmer til reduced.

It was quite good and we have enough for 3 more batches. But I am still more of a burrito fan than a taco person, I think it will adapt nicely.