TACO SEASONING Awesome recipe for homemade taco seasoning that will totally replace the urge to buy packets- just mix it up once in a batch and keep in an airtight container for up to 1 year!! 2 1/2-3 Tablespoons = one "packet" from the store. Prepackaged seasoning mixes are full of salt and preservatives, artificial flavors and colors. For example, look at this ingredient list from a popular brand of taco seasoning: Making my own seasoning and knowing exactly what's in it makes me feel much better. INGREDIENTS: 3 Tbs chili powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp dried onion flakes 3/4 tsp garlic powder 3/4 tsp oregano 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 1/2 T. cumin 2-2 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 Tbs black pepper mix it all together! Hey Everyone! I forgot to tell you, that if you don't like the heat, then don't use the CAYENNE PEPPER and only use 1/4 tsp of the crushed pepper flakes. Since I have to cut down on salt I only used 1 1/2 tsp of salt. I used 1 pound of ground beef, browned it then added 2 1/2 Tablespoons of the seasoning mix and 3/4 cup of water. Brought it to a boil and lowered the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Put the shells on a cookie sheet and into a 300 degree oven for 5 minutes to let them warm up. The TACOS were awesome!! 'All that I have seen teaches me to trust God for all I have not seen.' ~Be Blessed,Sugar