My Top Picks

Taco Seasoning

Use for Chicken or Beef

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbls. chili powder
  • 1-1/2 t. cumin
  • 1 t. sea salt
  • ½ t. paprika
  • ¼ t. garlic powder
  • ¼ t. onion powder
  • ¼ t. oregano
  • ¼ t. red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 - 1 c. water

Shells & Toppings

  • Taco Shells: hard or soft
  • Taco Toppings: Mexican blend cheese, diced tomatoes, black olives, diced avocado, shredded lettuce, sour cream, taco sauce or salsa.

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Mix together or put lid on jar and shake to combine. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

1-1/2 lbs. Chicken: add chicken (all breasts or a combination of breasts and thighs) to slow cooker along with all of the seasoning; pour in 1 cup of chicken stock or broth. Cook on low for 6-7 hours (turn over occasionally) until you can shred chicken with a fork. Remove chicken to a large bowl or cutting board and shred using 2 forks. Add back into slow cooker along with juices for even more flavor.

1 lb. Ground Sirloin or Chicken: Fry meat in a frying pan until browned and cooked through; drain fat. Add seasoning (approximately 3 tablespoons) and 1/2 to 1 cup water or beef broth and cook down to blend flavors. Will take about 15 minutes.

Serve tacos with your favorite shells and toppings

NOTE: This is much healthier than the pre-made packages purchased at the grocery store. They are full of sodium and have ingredients that read like a science experiment.