Taco Seasoning

My favorite homemade taco seasoning mix!

TACO SEASONING

2 Tbsp. chili powder
5 tsp. paprika
4 1/2 tsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Mix together. Store in airtight container.

8 tsp. equals one taco seasoning packet

To prepare 1 lb. meat:
1 lb. meat
2/3 to 3/4 c. water
8 tsp. seasoning mix

Cook meat until done. Add water and seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Breakfast Sausage (Patties or Crumbles)

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

2-3 tsp. sage
1 tsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. pepper
Salt to taste
1 lb. ground beef, pork, turkey, or combination

Combine seasonings. Add ground meat and mix until combined.

Shape into patties (6-8) and cook over medium heat OR cook as loose sausage over medium high heat.

You can freeze the raw or cooked sausage for quick, easy breakfasts!

Some ideas for how to use...

1. Make breakfast sandwiches - biscuits/English muffins/toast + sausage patty + eggs + cheese
2. Crumble into eggs before scrambling
3. SLT sandwiches - sausage patty, lettuce, tomato
4. Crumble into pancake batter. Cook pancakes as usual.
5. Stir into white gravy. Serve over biscuits or potatoes.

6. Brown and mix with pan fried potatoes. Try sautéing bell peppers and/or onions with the meat and adding them too!