Making Tacos Your Way With Your Flavors

I was hankering for tacos one evening. I checked the frig for meat. Ground turkey, great. Toppings -- lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, perfect. Soft corn shells and taco sauce. Mmmm mmmm. I was on a roll. Then I looked in my cabinet for taco seasoning. Aargh, none! My plans were dashed at least until I would be able to buy a packet of taco seasoning from the store.

I thought nothing of just buying a packet of taco seasoning I got home the next day, forgetting to stop at a store. Aargh! Another night delaying my craving for tacos. Tired from a long day at work, I settled for salad or something quick for dinner, and I wasn't happy. The hankering was stronger.

Then I realized I had a cabinet full of seasonings. Why couldn't I make my own taco seasoning?
I could. I did. And so can you.
Cook meat like you normally do. Add any combination of seasonings you prefer. When done, add a cup of water or so. Let it simmer until done. Then enjoy!

I used garlic power, dash of sea salt, pepper, steak rub, cumin and onion powder. Because I'm always trying different flavors, I threw in some cinnamon, giving it a different twist. Meat was a little sweet. Tacos were delicious. Skip the cinnamon if you don't want a softer-flavored taco.

I will never buy taco seasoning again. :-).

Preparing ground turkey for tacos

Finished ground turkey for tacos

 

Explore Every Inch of The Body

What ends up on our tables often is determined by food preferences, habits, experiences and culture. So our food pleasures typically stay within a particular zone unless we allow ourselves to explore.

I purchased half a cow (split the cost with a friend) a few years back to save money and "reawaken" my tastebuds, which had long lost interest in the routine meals I prepared.

 I was amazed at the amount and cuts of meats available from that cow. Parts of the body I didn't know about or never considered cooking became options. I wondered what else was I missing by staying in my zone.

When was the last time you talked to a butcher about the lesser known parts of the body? Maybe it's time to check out the various options, including those in this list of the Butcher's Best Kept Secrets.