{recipe of the week} Homemade Seasonings: Taco and Chili

They may not cost much in the stores, those little packets of pre-made taco and/or chili seasoning, but they can add up and some even contain MSG! It is so, so easy to whip up a quadruple batch of taco or chili seasoning mix that it's almost silly worrying about running out!

Homemade Taco Seasoning

1 tablespoon chili powder (add more if you like spicy)

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (add more if you like spicy)

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

* Mix all spices in bowl and store in airtight container or in freezer bag.
* Use 3TB. of seasoning per pound of browned beef or turkey.
* Can also be added to avocados for guacamole dip.

Homemade Chili Seasoning

1/4 cup all-purpose flour (if you like thicker chili - omit if you like it thinner, soup-like)

4 teaspoons chili powder

1 tablespoon crushed red pepper

1 tablespoon dried minced onion

1 tablespoon dried, minced garlic

2 teaspoons white sugar

2 teaspoons ground cumin (I like to add a bit more)

2 teaspoons dried parsley

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

* Mix all spices in bowl and store in airtight container or in freezer bag.
* Use 3TB. of seasoning per pound of browned beef or turkey.