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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Welcome to Taco Tuesday’s!!!!!!

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As I’ve done with my previous themes, Sprint Cup Snacks, Thirsty Thursday, The Year of Pies, and Waffle Wednesday, I am going to make a Taco recipe every Tuesday for the year in celebration of #TacoTuesday!!!!

We eat a lot of tacos, but I just don’t blog about them. So I figured I’d dive into this Taco Tuesday adventure to feature the tacos, fajitas, taco salads, tortilla soups, and amazing sides like rice, refried beans, and salsas we enjoy. Shoot, there might even be a margarita in the mix as well!! The recipes I will feature this year will be for breakfast, for lunch or dinner, and there will even be some for dessert!

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I’m starting things off with a basic recipe to get the ball rolling. It’s the spice mix that you would use to make your favorite tacos. The ground beef ones that you eat in crunchy hard shells or warm flour tortillas. This recipe is for the classic weeknight taco recipe you grew up with. So yummy!!

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I certainly like the convenience of mixes and seasoning packets but when you can make your own spice blend for tacos, you just have to try it once to realize it’s the way to go! Plus, it doesn’t have any additives or preservatives so you can enjoy it while sticking to your paleo or Whole30 diets.

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The best thing about making your own seasoning is that you can personalize it to you taste preferences. If you don’t like a lot of garlic, reduce the amount you would use. Or if you love the smokiness of cumin, then add a bit more. I don’t typically like chipotle powder but it is really great in the mix as it gives it a nice smokey flavor. But if you don’t like it, then skip it! You gotta make what makes you happy!

Let’s rock this Taco Tuesday series this year! Woohoo!!

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 3 Tablespoons Paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons Cumin
  • 2 Tablespoons Granulated Onion
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Cayenee Pepper Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon Chipotle Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt

Process

  1. Combine all of the ingredients together. Store in an airtight container.
  2. When making tacos, add 3 Tablespoons and 1/2 Cup water to 1 pound of browned, drained ground beef.

 

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Crock Pot Cool Ranch Chicken

Easy peezy amazing crock pot tasting cool ranch chicken dish that is sure to satisfy any family member. Makes enough to top your lunch the next day

Crock Pot Cool Ranch Chicken

So, besides my continual summertime interest in looking up grilling recipes, right now I’m addicted to looking up great slow cooker recipes. I figure I should get somewhat prepared/ inspired, for when The Bean comes this winter. Gotta find some simple tasty meals that we can whip up instead of eating pbj or pasta 24/7 or getting take out. The Bean is costing us enough now so constant take out is out of the question anyway.

Well, I think I found a real winner that we will enjoy repeatedly when our little Bean arrives. The Crock Pot Cool Ranch Chicken from Erin’s blog Our Table for Seven was such a hit for this month’s Secret Recipe Club post. Isn’t it just the best when you come across a recipe that you really enjoy? 🙂

A recipe with 4 ingredients that takes about 2 minutes to prep is my kind of recipe. The thing that sets this apart from a typical pulled chicken recipe for tacos is the ranch seasoning. It really out the taco flavor and gives it a bit of a kick. Which, for me, meant that my taco didn’t need much added to it since the meat was so flavorful so just some arugula, tomato, and a bit of sharp cheddar.

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Crock Pot Cool Ranch Chicken

Makes 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb of boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 envelope dry taco mix
  • 1 envelope dry ranch dressing mix 
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, perferably low-sodium

Process

  1. Place the chicken in the crock pot.
  2. Add the taco mix, ranch dressing, and chicken broth on top of the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.
  4. Shred the chicken, cover again, and cook an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Serve as tacos or taco salad. Enjoy!

Source: Our Table for Seven

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