Taco Seasoning - Vegetarian

Though I don't particularly think that people need instruction on Burritos, I do think that good taco seasoning recipes might be hard to come by. I pulled this one off-line and it turned out great!

Taco Seasoning

INGREDIENTS
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder*
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes**
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper.

Store in an airtight container.

Notes:
- Use 2.5 – 3 Tbsp to equal the average packet amount (which calls for 1 lb of beef)
- Use sea salt!
- Cook with 1/2 - 2/3 c water and then boil down
- 2 tsp flour or cornstarch to help it cling to the meat (I’ve not tried this; I didn’t have problems with sticking).

Notes:
* Use chopped onion with the meat in lieu of onion powder - particularly if you're in Japan without onion powder.
** For Japan: Use a sprinkle of habenero pepper to make up for not having crushed red pepper flakes.