Homemade Taco Seasoning

1 TBSP chili powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp cumin
 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sugar
1 TBSP corn flour (you could probably use regular, but I've never tried it)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder

Mix spices together in small bowl.  Add to cooked hamburger.  I use this entire recipe, but we like things a bit spicy.  I also omit the garlic and onion powder and use 1/2 onion and 2 cloves garlic because that makes it healthier.

Darcee Waddoups

Mexican Meat Mix

5 lbs beef roast or combination of beef and pork roasts
3 T vegetable shortening
3 chopped onions
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies
2 (7 oz) cans green chili salsa
1/4 t garlic powder
4 T flour
4 t salt
1 t ground cumin

Cook in crock pot on high for several hours then shred meat (remove bones if there are any) and stir all together well. Put about 3 cups mix into freezer containers or bags. Freeze up to 6 months. Makes about 9 cups Mexican Meat Mix.

(Use with recipes such as Chimichangas.)

June 28, 2009