Homemade vs Store Bought…
It's a question that so many people debate every day. You know the one I'm talking about…is it worth making croutons or buying them? Should I make spaghetti sauce or buy the jars of sauce?
If you ask 10 people that question, you are likely to get multiple answers.
When you are considering making something homemade, it's important to consider a few factors:
- Will it be more expensive to make it?
- Will it take more time to make it?
- If it will take more time, do you have the ability to dedicate more time?
- Can you make an equal product using better or fewer ingredients?
For me, I use all these factors when I debate whether to make or buy a product.
When it comes to making taco meat, I far prefer to make my own taco seasoning! It is so easy to make and uses common spice pantry staples.
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Another great reason to make your own taco seasoning mix…no MSG! Yep, that store bought stuff is full of MSG (or Monosodium glutamate), and its safety is debated. Whether it's safe or not, I believe that the fewer chemicals we put into our body, the better. I don't think anyone needs MSG!
This taco seasoning recipe is great because it's:
- easy to make and uses spices you likely already have. If you don't have these spices – they are worth having!
- fast – takes 5 minutes or less
- made with good ingredients, so you can feel great about feeding it to your family!
- great for getting the kids involved in making dinner!
- cheap!
- full of flavor and tastes great!
Tell us in the comments below – what is something that you prefer to make rather than to buy? What are other spice blends you like to make?
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 1 dish of taco meat (about 1.5 pounds of meat) | 5 min |
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| | This homemade taco seasoning recipe is easy, flavorful, simple and healthy! Use this the next time you make tacos (or burritos) instead of buying a premade seasoning packet that contains unnecessary chemicals!
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- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Mix all ingredients together in small bowl.
- Use as directed with any other taco seasoning mix!
*We recommend using organic ingredients when possible
If using this mix to season taco meat, brown meat 1-1.5 pounds of meat (either ground beef or ground turkey) in a skillet, about 8-10 minutes.
Once browned, add this seasoning as well as 1 cup of water to the skillet.
Continue cooking, letting the flavors marinate together and the liquid to cook off. Once the liquid is cooked off to the desired level, the meat is ready to eat (about 8-10 minutes).
Hey Heather. I found you on Bloggers Traffic Community.
This is a good idea—I’ll be saving it. I even have all the spices in my cabinet!
Blessings,
Cindy
Thanks, Cindy! I hope you love the recipe and am so excited you are trying it! I just used it 2 days ago for tacos in our house!
I have to try this!
This is a great recipe! I’ll be saving it. I make sure to avoid MSG too so I don’t buy seasoning packets.
Hi Kristi! Thanks so much! I couldn’t agree more – I don’t use seasoning packets either! Thanks for stopping by!
I’ve been looking for a recipe like this. Great timing. Thanks for posting!
Yay, Christina! I always love great timing like that! I hope you love it!