El Guapo Taco Seasoning Recipes

TACO SEASONING I

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container.

EL GUAPO TACO SEASONING

Steps:

• Grind the coarse spices in a coffee grinder.
• Combine all together in an airtight container.
• Store in a cool dry area.

TWICE-AS-NICE GUAPO TACO

Steps:

• Place soy crumbles in a small microwave-safe bowl and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Microwave until hot, about 30 seconds. Stir and set aside.
• In another small microwave-safe bowl, microwave beans until hot, about 15 seconds. Stir and set aside.
• Place tortilla flat on a microwave-safe plate and nuke until warm, about 10 seconds. Spread beans evenly over the exposed side of the tortilla. Set aside.
• Warm taco shell in the microwave for 30 seconds. Place the shell over the bean-covered tortilla -- line up the shell's bottom with the tortilla's center, and align the right side of the shell with the right side of the tortilla. Gently press on the inside of the shell's right side to seal. Pick up the entire right half of the taco-tortilla, and fold it over so the left sides align. Gently press on the inside of the shell's left side to seal. (If it cracks a little, that's okay!)
• Fill the shell with seasoned soy crumbles, lettuce, and cheese. Enjoy!
• PER SERVING (entire recipe, 1 taco): 175 calories, 4.75g fat, 569mg sodium, 26.5g carbs, 10.75g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 15g protein

RECIPE FOR TACO SEASONING

Steps:

• Mix spices, herbs, salt and corn starch in small bowl until well blended. Set seasoning blend aside.
• Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat.
• Stir in seasoning blend and water.
• Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Spoon into warm taco shells. Serve with desired toppings, such as shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream.
• Test Kitchen Tips:•For a little heat, try adding 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper to your seasoning blend. •To make a big batch of homemade taco seasoning to have on hand, simply double, triple, or even quadruple the seasoning blend part of the recipe. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. To prepare 1 pound of taco meat, use about 4 1/2 tablespoons of the seasoning blend along with 3/4 cup water.