taco seasoning mix

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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cocoa chili

Cocoa Chili

4 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and cut up
1/2 cup tomato juice
5 tablespoons shortening
4 pounds lean ground beef
2 cups coarsely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 bay leaves
4 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons Hershey?s cocoa
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 to 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cold water

In a 2-gallon kettle, combine water, undrained tomatoes and tomato juice. Begin cooking over medium heat. Meanwhile, in skillet, melt shortening; add beef and onion-tomato mixture. Add garlic, bay leaves, chili powder, cocoa, oregano, cumin, sugar, salt and cayenne. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add additional water if chili gets too thick during cooking.

About 30 minutes before chili is done, add cilantro. Mix flour with 1/3 cup water; add to chili. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until chili is thickened.

Yields 3 to 4 quarts.

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mescalero chili

Mescalero Chili

Yield: 8 servings

3 pounds rough ground beef
2 pounds rough ground pork
2 medium onions, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
5 whole jalapeno peppers
6 tablespoons Masa Harina
1 (12 ounce) can beer
12 ounces water
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon honey

Put beer and water into a large pot and bring to a boil. Add tomato sauce, soy sauce, and salt to taste. Fry meat and then add to pot.

Saut? the onions and bell peppers in the meat grease and add to pot. Add tomato paste and all other ingredients.

Cook for 45 minutes, stirring often.

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