This recipe is going to make a LOT–that’s the point. You can keep it in an airtight container and then use it as needed. Not everything is cheaper at Costco and Sam’s Club, but spices definitely are, so if you’ve been itching for a reason to buy giant containers of chili powder, then boom. Here you go. To make the base recipe, you’re going to need chili powder, cumin, coriander, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper or cayenne pepper, oregano, and cornstarch.
Toss them into a mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Now…if you want to make chili-lime taco seasoning, go ahead and add some Simply Lime–you can buy it in packets, but it’s cheaper and easier, especially for cooking, to buy it in these canisters. If you’re not feeling the lime, but you’re also wanting to jazz things up a little, try adding some smoked paprika instead of regular paprika (although I will say that using the smoked paprika AND lime is one of my favorite combinations!)
If you’re using this in recipes, 1/4 cup=1 packet. Or, if you’re making just regular ol’ tacos, brown 1 pound lean ground beef with 1 chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic over medium heat. When the meat is browned, add 1/4 cup seasoning, 2/3 cup beef broth (or 2/3 cup water + 1 heaping 1/2 teaspoon of beef base, like Better than Bouillon.) Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, then serve.
If you’re looking for Mexican sides to serve with it, be sure and check out our Latin section . Some of my favorites to serve with tacos are refried beans (slow cooker or pressure cooker!), red chili rice, homemade tortillas, and tres leches cake.
