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jlefton1212
jlefton1212 Posts: 171 Member
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Hello!
My husband wants to make tacos tonight, but we don't want to use one of those seasoning packets because they usually have a lot of sodium and sometimes preservatives and other yucky stuff. Does anyone have recommendations for seasonings from my pantry that we can substitute?

Thanks in advance!

:-)

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  • cds2327
    cds2327 Posts: 439
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    2 tsp. instant minced onion
    1 tsp. salt
    1 tsp. chili powder
    1/2 tsp. corn starch
    1/2 tsp. crushed dried red pepper
    1/4 tsp. dried oregano
    1/2 tsp. ground cumin
    1/2 tsp. instant minced garlic
  • skinnyjess00
    skinnyjess00 Posts: 50 Member
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    http://www.wendyshow.com/2010/02/24/healthy-tacos/

    These looked good to me!
  • cds2327
    cds2327 Posts: 439
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    OR....






    Taco Seasoning Mix

    If you don't happen to have any of my favorite Frontier brand taco or Mexican seasoning mixes on hand, you can make up one of your own easily.

    2 T Chili Powder
    2 T Flour
    2 t Cumin
    2 t Oregano
    1/2 t Onion Powder
    1/2 t Garlic Powder
    1/2 t Cayenne Pepper

    Combine all ingredients in a zip lock bag and shake until completely mixed. Add to browned ground beef along with 1/2-3/4 cup water and cook until reduced to desired consistency.

    Yield: 5 Servings
  • aastaz
    aastaz Posts: 2
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    Cumin will really get you that smoky "taco" flavor. Use a mix of that and chili powder. I use the packets, but buy the "low sodium" variety. Much better!!
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,533 Member
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    I also use the low sodium taco mix! We actually just had tacos 2 nights ago, opt for corn tortillas soft or hard, less cals than flour.
  • darece
    darece Posts: 34 Member
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    Last time I made tacos, I just added homemade salsa to the meat. Worked for me.

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