Taco Seasoning Instead of buying packets of taco seasoning at the store, you can make your own with common spice cabinet ingredients. Not only does it cut down on cabinet clutter, it's less expensive, too. This tastes the same but without the telltale orange color. If you want that, add a little paprika. Use less salt for a low-sodium version. Measurements for a larger batch are in parentheses. 2 tsp. minced onion flakes (4 T.) 1 tsp. salt (1½ T.) 1 tsp. chili powder (2 T.) ½ tsp. cornstarch (1 T.) ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (1 T.) ½ tsp. garlic powder (1 T.) ½ tsp. ground cumin (1 T.) ¼ tsp. oregano (1 ½ tsp.) Steps: Blend ingredients together in a small bowl. Makes 2 T., enough to season 1 lb. of ground beef. Use it as you would a commercial packet of taco seasoning, by adding about ¼ cup water to the ground beef along with the seasoning.

Taco Seasoning Instead of buying packets of taco seasoning at the store, you can make your own with common spice cabinet ingredients. Not only does it cut down on cabinet clutter, it's less expensive, too. This tastes the same but without the telltale orange color. If you want that, add a little paprika. Use less salt for a low-sodium version. Measurements for a larger batch are in parentheses. 2 tsp. minced onion flakes (4 T.) 1 tsp. salt (1½ T.) 1 tsp. chili powder (2 T.) ½ tsp. cornstarch (1 T.) ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (1 T.) ½ tsp. garlic powder (1 T.) ½ tsp. ground cumin (1 T.) ¼ tsp. oregano (1 ½ tsp.) Steps: Blend ingredients together in a small bowl. Makes 2 T., enough to season 1 lb. of ground beef. Use it as you would a commercial packet of taco seasoning, by adding about ¼ cup water to the ground beef along with the seasoning.