TACO Seasoning

TACO Seasoning - You make yourself!

I don't know about all y'all but I never use a complete package of store-bought Taco Seasoning. In my opinion, the flavor just isn't completely right so typically I'll use 1/2 package. While I try to save the other portion, it never happens. The rolled up package gets tossed into the trash and wouldn't you know it, I'll forget that tidbit just when I need to remember it! Calling all that have been there...

Well no more... No more will I only get 1/2 when I want it all.. LOL

I found (and have since tested) the perfect seasoning mixture for taco meat. It isn't over powering. It isn't too spicy and it doesn't have all of the added extras you find in the pre-packaged version.



Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Chili Powder
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• 1/4 tsp Red Pepper flakes
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 1/2 tsp ground Cumin

Mix everything together then add a tablespoon at a time to your Taco meat, taste testing as you go.

I used 2 tablespoons on Taco Salad for the hubs & I which was perfect!

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Til Next Time ~
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ITALIAN MEATBALLS IN 30 MINUTES

ITALIAN MEATBALLS IN 30 MINUTES

How would you like to find a recipe that is super delicious, inexpensive, ready to eat in 30 minutes PLUS freezes well? I just so happened to stumble across such a recipe, so I did what I do best 

tweaking it slightly with the items I had on hand & dinner was served! 

I'm learning it's okay to mix it up. Switching out different meats with different fat content 

to obtain different texture and flavor. I'm finding my own 'palette' while also discovering tried and true classics. 

For example, I added bacon to this recipe as the ground beef I had was 'extra' lean. 

This helped in the juicy department.

 BONUS: the bacon also provided a nice rich smokey depth. 

I love finding & sharing simple easy satisfying dishes and this my friends, scored a 10! I hope you enjoy.

#WinnerWinnerMeatballDinner folks! :)

You will need the following:

• 1.5 lbs extra lean ground beef 
• 3/4 c bread crumbs (I used plain home-made)
• 1/4 small sweet onion, finely chopped/minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 strips bacon, chop 
• 1 lg egg
• 2 T tomato sauce 
• 1 1/2 T Italian Seasoning 
• Salt /Pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 t red pepper flakes (totally optional, but very good)

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Mix everything in a single bowl until well combined. 

I used a 2 oz  scoop (bite size) for equal size meatballs placing them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. 

Bake between 20 - 30 minutes depending on your oven. 

A single batch makes twenty meatballs. 

With it being just the two of us I get two meals out of each batch. 

Angel hair pasta w/ homemade sauce was tossed together in a hurry tonight 

but I'm really looking forward to meatball subs tomorrow.

 #leftovers #twofer 

On Pinterest I found a pin leading me to The Slow Roasted Italian where I read

 their recipe for Italian Herb Baked Meatballs ; inspiring me to make my own. 

Visit Donna & Chad for some lighthearted love inspired recipes including other meatball variations. 

Do you have a favorite meatball recipe? A secret ingredient? 

Perhaps a memory of helping mom or grandma in the kitchen? 

That is one of my goals. 

Creating memories in the kitchen with my grands ♥ Savoring moments one bite at a time ♥

Til Next Time ~
Domesticate Rebellion

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