Taco seasoning

"Taco seasoning" is commonly sold in packets in American grocery stores by companies like McCormick. It's a mixture of spices, salt and modified cornstarch intended to be a one-shot seasoning addition to ground beef for use in tacos. Because it imparts a vaguely Mexican flavor wherever it's used, some recipes call for it in other contexts. This is my version, which is of course manifestly superior because this is my shitty recipe wiki.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp MSG+I+G
• 1 tsp ground coriander seed
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp dried Mexican oregano

Directions

Mix ingredients and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Where one packet of taco seasoning is called for, add about 1-1/2 tbsp of this mixture, plus additional salt to taste. If using to season one pound of ground meat, use 1 tbsp of this mixture, 1/2 to 1 tsp coarse salt, and about 2 tsp of masa harina or 1 tsp of cornstarch to thicken and emulsify fats. When adding cornstarch to hot food, always make a slurry with a bit of cold water first.