Taco Seasoning Mix

For those of you who like tacos, here's a quick recipe on how to make your own taco mix so you don't have to spend more money than you need to on those box kits. I will also add some tips on how to fold soft tacos and some yummy things to stuff them with.

Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon cumin
5 teaspoons paprika

1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of pepper
2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

To prepare the meat:
-Take 1lb of ground beef and brown in a frying pan.
-Drain fat and add seasoning mix and 1/4 cup water
-Continue cooking and stirring the meat until water is absorbed.

Things to add in your taco:
-Sour Cream
-Chopped tomatoes
-Chopped onions
-Rice & beans
-Cheese (shredded or sauce)
-Chopped lettuce


To fold a soft taco:
-Moisten tortilla lightly and put in microwave for 15 seconds or steam (makes it more pliable)
-Fill with meat and other dressings in middle of tortilla
-Take the top and bottom and fold towards middle
-Take the sides and fold towards the middle and place folds side down on a sheet of foil and wrap taco to keep everything in.