Because... It's Homemade!

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I was sitting at home a few nights ago and was craving taco salad. I had all the ingredients except the usual taco seasoning that I use. So, I ended up Googling for a homemade recipe version. This is what I found...

Taco Seasoning Mix

Ingredients

    1 tbsp Chili Powder

    1 tsp ground cumin

    1 tsp salt

    1/2 tsp paprika

    1/4 tsp garlic powder

    1/4 tsp onion powder

    1/4 tsp dried oregano

    1/4 tsp black pepper

    pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

    Combine all the spices in a bowl and keep in an airtight container in a cool dry place until ready to use.

To Make Taco Meat:

    Brown 1 pound ground beef with 1/2 of a white onion, diced until crumbled and no longer pink. Drain any fat and return skillet to stove top. Add in 2 1/2 tbsp of seasoning mix (one recipe) along with 1/4 cup of water. Stir until combined and water has reduced. 

 Homemade Ketchup with Honey

Ingredients

1. 12 oz. tomato paste*
2. 1/2 c. honey.
3. 1 c. vinegar.
4. 1/2 c. water (or more, for a thinner consistency)
5. 2 tsp. salt.
6. 1/2 tsp. onion powder.
7. 1/4 tsp. garlic powder.

Homemade sloppy joes recipe link ... 

 

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed chicken gumbo soup
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 6 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large heavy skillet, cook ground beef until evenly brown; drain well.
2. In a slow cooker, combine onion, bell pepper, celery, condensed gumbo soup, tomato paste and brown sugar. Stir in lemon juice, mustard, ketchup, barbeque sauce and vinegar. season with Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, parsley, black pepper and salt. Stir in browned beef.
3. Cover, and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. Skim off excess fat.

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