We just finished our first Whole 30 challenge yesterday. Since we did a lot of planning and enjoy cooking already it wasn’t as hard as I thought it might be. I miss the conveniences more than I do any specific food. We feel so much better we are going to try and continue to make time to cook. With a new routine I think I should be able to find the time to do it all. Gosh knows I have more energy to do it all now. I have a few posts lined up that cover some of the things we ate and things I posted on instagram. First up is a spicy taco seasoning.
I call it taco seasoning because it makes a great taco meat, but we use it for so much more than that. When we were planning meals for our Whole 30 challenge taco salad was high on the list for me. Unfortunately, most store-bought seasoning has sugar. Actually most things at the grocery store have added sugar. I had no idea how many items until I started really reading the labels. So I searched around on the internet for some inspiration and after reading a few I had the confidence to make my own.
I make 4 batches and mix it in a half-pint jar. I then use 3 Tablespoons per pound of meat. I saw some recipes that suggest adding the spices after the meat is browned. I have found that adding a Tablespoon with my diced onions and garlic and then gradually add two more Tablespoons gives me the most flavor.
If your recipe isn’t going to include diced onions and garlic you can add the flavor by adding garlic and onion powder to the mix. I would suggest a teaspoon of each.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon medium hot chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine all spices
- Mix well
- Add to one pound of ground beef
If you double, triple, etc. use 3 Tablespoons of seasoning per pound of meat.
I’m so glad you’re back - I’ve been missing your posts:) I’m definitely going to try this. I always buy the packaged stuff, but it would be so much more convenient to have this around (not to mention healthier). Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Ginnie. Now that my big work project is done and I have made it through the whole 30 I am going to try and be around more.
Great recipe! I’m going to have to try it.
(Mostly I am leaving a comment simply for the fact that I finally CAN!! Woo HOO!!)
I never thought about it before, why would taco seasoning have sugar?!? Seems odd.
This sounds awesome. I’ll have to try it.