Skip the packet and use spices you already have on the shelf.
5 minutes, Enough for 1 pound of meat
| 1 ½ Tbsp | Chili Powder (see notes for substitution option) |
| ¼ tsp | Garlic powder |
| ¼ tsp | Onion powder |
| ¼ tsp | Dried oregano, crushed with your fingers |
| ½ tsp | Paprika (or smoked paprika) |
| 1 ½ tsp | Ground cumin |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Fresh ground black pepper |
| ¼ cup | Water |
| 1. Combine all spices. |
| 2. Brown 1 pound of ground beef or chicken. |
| 3. Add spices and ¼ cup of water. Simmer gently for at least 10 minutes until water is cooked off. |
| 1. No chili powder? Substitute more of the other ingredients and add ½ tsp cayenne pepper. |
| 2. Add some accent / MSG for more umami flavor. |
| 3. Make adjustments to salt, pepper, and chili powder levels as you are simmering the meat. |
| 4. For something different, try this in our Baja Fish Tacos recipe. |
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