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  • Taco Salad & Taco Seasoning Mix

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    Taco Salad & Taco Seasoning Mix
    Publisher of Drick's Rambling Cafe
    by Drick Perry
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    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
    • 1 large onion, chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced-optional
    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • Taco Seasoning Mix -see below
    • 1/2 cup tomato sauce (4 oz)
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
    • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar, crazy I know, but it works
    • Fritos corn chips or tortilla chips broken up
    • Ranch style beans, refried beans or my Frijoles Charros
    • Shredded lettuce
    • Grated cheddar and/or Monterey jack cheese
    • Chopped tomato
    • Chopped green onions
    • Other toppers:
    • Sliced black olives
    • Pickled jalapeno slices
    • Picante sauce or salsa
    • Cheese sauce
    • Sour cream or Ranch dressing
    • Warm the chips in the oven.
    • Taco Seasoning Mix
    • my take on Old Paso Taco Seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon Maize corn flour or AP flour
    • 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon coriander
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
    • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt -adjust for recipe
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/4 teaspoon annato powder -optional
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Directions

    Nuttin' fancy, but good to the last bite...

    Momma made taco salads many times, especially on hurried days when little time was had for prepping dinner. We also enjoyed this at the beach during stays in the summer and still do now on vacations. It is quick, easy and good.

    There are so many variations to this meal, many of you have your own way of making it, but I thought I would share our way plus give you a spice recipe I have tinkered with over the years.

    Enjoy!

    Taco Salad

    serves 3 to 4 - double the recipe when company stops by

    Mix together in a bowl thoroughly before using.

    For Ground Beef Tacos: Add to 1 pound lean ground beef after browning. Add 1/2 cup beef broth and 1/2 cup tomato sauce,bring to a boil and then down to a simmer. Cook about 10 minutes stirring occasionally until thickened. Or use my mouth-watering recipe like I make for salads above.

    For Chicken or Steak Tacos: Sprinkle meat with seasoning. Sear with a little oil in a hot pan, grill or broil until desired doneness. Let rest a few minutes before slicing in thin strips.

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