Mild Taco Seasoning - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup dried ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons paprika
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
To use: Use approximately 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning in place of a packet of commercial taco seasoning. To prepare taco meat, add seasoning & 1 cup of water to one pound of browned meat and simmer over low heat until liquid is gone.