Awesome Tacos

Why buy packaged taco seasoning when you can make your own?! This recipe is not for the faint of heart. It is pretty darn spicy, but if you like a tamer taco, just omit the jalapeno and the cayenne pepper.

Ingredients

2 tsp. chili powder

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cornstarch

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper or hot paprika

1/4 cup (or even slightly less) finely chopped fresh onion

1 clove garlic minced

1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped

1-1/2 pounds ground turkey, chicken or beef

1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilis or cilantro (you can also use salsa)

Mix the dry ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside. Put about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet, add chopped onion, garlic and jalapeno pepper and cook until onion is transparent (about 10 minutes). Add 1 to 1-1/2 pounds of ground turkey (or chicken or beef if you prefer) and cook until meat is brown. Add the dry ingredients and mix until meat is well covered. Add the Rotel tomatoes and simmer for about 25 minutes or so. 

Make-up your tacos and enjoy! I think you'll find that this has much more flavor than the store bought packages.