cumin in tacos?

ber3023

I saw someone post a comment a while back saying to use cumin instead of a taco seasoning mix, to save on sodium. Was curious if anyone had a recipe such as this or could just give me an idea as to how cumin would be sufficient. I've never cooked much with cumin so wasn't exactly sure how strong it is in a recipe. I use ground turkey, instead of beef in my tacos. Thanks!

macpatti

I use ground cumin all the time. I will add it to water before I add it to any meat or rice, though. It has a strong flavor, and you don't need much.

TDGee

Sounds intriguing...

daniface

hahaha

dayzeerock

I put it in everything! Rice, beans, seitan....it is the wonder-spice!

LivLovLrn

I love using cumin in my taco meat, I also use paprika, onion, oregano, garlic (sometimes I use garlic salt), I am sorry I can't give you a specific recipe...I just kind of sprinkle it in until is "smells" right :laugh:

Miss_Chievous_wechange

OMG...I totally read this wrong! baaahahaha

Fit4Penny

I use cumin and chili powder in place of the packaged taco seasoning to save on sodium....I think it tastes great!

VeryKerri

I use the spice ground cumin in anything that I want to have mexican flavor. I use it in guacamole, tacos, and even add it to sour cream for a salad dressing sometimes. Makes the dishes delicious without the salt! I also use garlic powder instead of garlic salt in the same dishes. usually a tablespoon is enough for a pound or two of lean ground beef of turkey.

nicnae

how about using low sodium salsa???????

emmaNEEDSskinny

hahaha

LOL
i think you are thinking the same thing as me

p0pr0cksnc0ke

Totally thought this was going somewhere else.:blushing:

Contrarian

I always put cumin in tacos. As far as how much to add, I just keep adding to taste. Be careful though, because it can make people sneeze.

MrsCon40

cumin + smoked paprika = perfect for everything

tcarnes72

I always just pour some hot sauce like pace picante add a little cumin and never have to add a bit of salt extra. I never ever use Taco seasoning it tastes bad in comparison.

FitnessElle

My mind took this to a totally different place. :blushing:

CakeFit21

cumin is standard in taco seasoning. Google it and make your own.

courtney_love2001

I make my own taco seasoning because the taco packet doesn't taste like tacos at all. It's a taste kind of thing, I don't ever measure. I use:

garlic powder
onion powder
chili powder (be heavy handed with this)
cumin (this is the "taco" flavor, so I use a lot of this)
dried cilantro
chili flakes
pepper
salt to taste

It tastes way better than the packet and you can control the sodium content. I will never buy a packet again. You could also look up a recipe for taco seasoning online and make up a big batch you can store so you don't have to make it every time.

starracer23

I use Cumin in a lot of stuff...it is quite potent, so be careful. Add a bit at first and then more if need be.

(and the title of this could sooooooooo be taken in an awesome way )

daniface

hahaha

LOL
i think you are thinking the same thing as me

abosolutely

daniface

hahaha

LOL
i think you are thinking the same thing as me

abosolutely

ilookthetype

Sounds intriguing...

I concur. I have never heard of this.

cloneme_losehalf

How about this mix of ingredients??? I don't watch sodium................................YET. LOL! Sounds like I should.
I had this recipe for homemade taco seasoning from someone when I was doing WW five years ago. Never made it because I never found ground oregano


1 tablespoon Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Ground Oregano

yummy♥

my taco meat is often filled with cumin.
i love it.

billsica

Can you put cumin in anything else? If its decent seasoning, I think I'd like to just make up a dry rub and spray it on everything.

anubis609

I love cumin in tacos. It creates so much more complexity than just a stand alone taco.

rmartin72

Thank you very much for sharing this on cumin.

nerdyandilikeit

I use cumin and chili powder in place of the packaged taco seasoning to save on sodium....I think it tastes great!

Me too! Along with some garlic and onion powder. You won't miss anything

akgrl1020

Found a recipe for taco seasoning on allrecipes.com that is pretty good. You can store it for up to a year, and you could omit the teaspoon of salt if you wanted.

CakeFit21

I'm curious as to why people are suggesting garlic powder and onion powder? Why wouldn't you just use real onion and garlic. Use whole foods ever possible.

Miss_Chievous_wechange

MUST. STAY. AWAY. FROM. THIS. THREAD!!!!