Recipe Talk

I love the el paso chili seasoning and have been making chili in really big batches. I was wondering if anyone has the "formula" for this.

Thanks......

CHILI SEASONING MIX

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1 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp. dried minced onion

3/4 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. seasoning salt

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

1/4 tsp. dried minced garlic

1/4 tsp. granulated sugar

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

Cut a 6-inch square of heavy-duty foil. Measure all
ingredients onto foil. Fold foil to make an airtight seal.
Label with date and contents. Store in a cold dry place. Use
within 6 months. Makes 1 package Chili Seasoning Mix.
Note: Include this mix in your camping supplies! It
will season chili for two people.

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CHILI SEASONING MIX

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1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. flour

3/4 c. dried minced onion

3 Tbsp. chili powder

1 Tbsp. cumin

1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper

1 Tbsp. sugar

2 Tbsp. salt

Combine and store in a tight container. Use 3 table-
spoons plus 1 teaspoon in 24 ounces sauce or to taste.

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CHILI SEASONING MIX

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1 1/8 c. flour

4 Tbsp. chili powder

1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper

2 Tbsp. salt

1 Tbsp. sugar

3/4 c. onion flakes

1 1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin

1 Tbsp. garlic powder

Combine all ingredients. Put in tightly covered con-
tainer. Yield: 2 1/4 cups.

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HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING MIX

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2 tsp. chili powder

1 1/2 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. onion powder

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 tsp. garlic salt

dash of red pepper

Mix all together. Makes 1 package of store bought mix.


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Taco Seasoning Mix

2 teaspoons instant minced onion

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon crushed, dried red pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried, minced onion

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight or store in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Label. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes 1 package (about 2 tablespoons).

To make taco filling, brown 1 pound ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add 1/2 cup water and 1 package Taco Seasoning Mix. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Makes filling for 8 to 10 tacos.

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TACO SEASONING MIX

A made-at-home taco seasoning, lower in sodium than

commercial brand.

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1/4 c. dry onion flakes

4 Tbsp. chili powder

3 Tbsp. salt

3 tsp. dried red pepper flakes

4 tsp. cornstarch

3 tsp. dry minced garlic

2 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. ground cumin

Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Store in tightly

covered container. Makes 1 cup.

Note: Two tablespoons mix equals one package commercial

taco seasoning mix.