I love putting together my own seasoning mixes. There's no MSG, no mysterious "spices" or "seasoning" added like in the packets or spice jars bought at the store, and, if I keep them ready-to-go in little jars, they are very convenient. I save little jars or containers from jellies or relishes or whatever else I buy at the store, or you could buy some little spice jars. I then attach the recipe for the spice mix right on the jar. That way, if I use the last of the seasoning mix, I don't have to go rummaging through my recipe book to find the recipe to make more. I can also make up the seasoning mix when it's convenient for me. Doubling and tripling the recipes also makes these really, really convenient.
Here are a couple of my favorites.
Grill Seasoning
I use this on chicken, pork, and beef. It's especially good on a nice steak.
3 tablespoons pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon coriander
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Taco Seasoning
I got this one from Sandra at Keeping It Simple. It tastes just like the taco seasoning packets from the grocery store.
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup water
You use this just like you would use the packets of taco seasoning. Cook your meat, add the seasonings and the water, and let cook for another few minutes. You can make this seasoning with 1 1/2 pounds raw hamburger or about 1 pound of cooked shredded beef, chicken, or pork.
I would also like to find a chili mix substitute. Any suggestions?
