Made From Scratch Tuesday 3/13

I'm not one to be known for my great planning. As my husband can tell you, I'm just about always one key ingredient short of a great meal, or just an average meal for that matter. If I want chili for dinner, I'm out of beans. If I want lasagna, I'm out of ricotta. So it really should not come as a surprise if I want tacos, I'm out of seasoning mix. Well, I learned a long time ago just to buy the restaurant size jars of taco seasoning. But, I don't have the best stomach when it comes to preservatives. And seasoning mixes tend to be full of them. But, I do always have a pantry full of seasonings. So why not make my own? I've experimented with many, many variations, but I've finally found the perfect blend.

What you'll need:
1 T chili powder
1/3 t garlic salt
1/4 t onion powder
1/4 t crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 t oregano
1/2 t paprika
1 1/2 t ground cumin
1/2 t salt
1 t pepper

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.

Add to browned ground beef (or turkey, chicken...whatever you like) with 1/4 c water. Simmer until water has absorbed/evaporated.

Now it's time to link up all of your creations!
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2. The post has to be made from scratch.
3. The post you link up MUST CONTAIN A RECIPE! 
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