Taco seasoning mix

Yield: enough mix to season two (2 pound) batches of taco meat

Ingredients

For seasoning:
2 tablespoons light ancho chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
4 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
2 ½ teaspoons onion powder
2 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
For preparing taco meat with seasoning:
2 – 3 teaspoons arrowroot or cornstarch
1 – 1 ½ cups water

Instructions

For seasoning mix:
Put ingredients in a glass mason jar and shake to combine.
To prepare seasoned taco meat:
When meat has browned, you can stir in a can of beans if you want and heat through.
Mix 2 teaspoons of arrowroot or cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and mix thoroughly to make a slurry. Set aside.
Add 2 tablespoons of spice mix while stirring for a minute to let spices toast slightly. Add 1 cup of water to meat mixture, then stir in the slurry. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and reduce until sauce is thick enough to coat meat. Add more water if needed.
Serve with your favorite taco toppings.