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Taco Night
1 box corn taco shells , 1 small jar salsa, 1 pack homemade taco seasoning, 1 can refried beans 1 jar instant spanish rice mix, (pints), giftcard for meat. I add 1 avocado,1 lime. salt and dried onion 2 roma tomatos minced garlic ,ground cayenne pepper Instructions were printed on a paper and tied like a scroll with a red ribbon.
Mexican Rice Mix
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2-1/2 cups water
In a bowl, combine the bouillon, salt, garlic powder and cumin. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: about 5 tablespoons.
to prepare rice: In a saucepan, saute rice, onion and green pepper in butter until rice is lightly browned. Stir in water and 5 teaspoons seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
taco seasoning mix recipes
1/4 cup instant minced onion
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. crushed dried red pepper flakes
1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. instant minced garlic
1 tsp. ground cumin
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend thoroughly with wire whisk. Spoon mixture into a tightly closed container and label as "Taco Seasoning Mix". Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes 6 packages (about 2 Tbsp. each) of mix. 2 Tbsp. equals 1.25-oz. pkg. purchased taco seasoning mix.
To make Taco Filling: Brown 1 lb. lean ground beef in large skillet over medium heat; drain grease. Add 1/2 cup water and 2 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning Mix. Reduce heat, cover pan, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes enough filling for 8 to 10 tacos
