TACO SEASONING MEAL STARTER (Net Wt. 28g)

INGREDIENTS: Garlic, Himalayan Pink Salt, Onion, Chile Lime Seasoning (Sea Salt, Chile Pepper, Bell Pepper, Lime Juice, Citric Acid, Rice), Chili Powder (Chili Pepper, Salt, Spices, Garlic, Silicon Dioxide), Smoked Paprika, Cornstarch, Cumin, Oregano, Coriander.

INSTRUCTIONS:  Brown 1 pound ground beef and remove excess fat.  Add packet contents and 2/3 cup water to beef, simmering until thickened.  Off heat, stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice.

To prepare as Tostadas, prepare the taco meat according to package instructions.  Spread warm refried beans on heated tostadas, then add shredded lettuce and prepared taco meat.  Top with pico de gallo, quacamole, sour cream, hot sauce, and grated Cotija cheese.  Serve with lime wedges.

To prepare as Taco Pizza, prepare taco meat according to package instructions. Spread a thin layer of canned crushed tomatoes (or refried beans with salsa) on your pizza dough. Add Mexican style shredded cheese, and prepared taco meat.  Bake pizza, then top with shredded lettuce, crushed Doritos, chopped tomatoes, chopped white onions, and more shredded cheese.  Serve with hot sauce.

To prepare as Empanadas, prepare taco meat according to package instructions.  Set aside in a bowl and let cool.  When it has cooled, stir in 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese and 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro.  Cut store bough pie dough into 4-inch circles using a biscuit cutter.  Add 1 tablespoon of filling to the center of the dough round, brush the edges with water, fold in half, and crimp edges with a fork.  Brush tops with oil and bake at 425 degrees F until golden, about 25 minutes.

To prepare as Taco Popcorn, air pop 1/3 cup popcorn kernels into a large bowl that has a lid. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons neutral tasting oil, place lid on tightly, and shake to coat. Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons of Taco Seasoning and shake to coat.

This product was produced at a Home Food Processing Establishment and was made in a facility that also processes wheat, eggs, milk, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, and sesame.  Extend shelf life by storing in a cool, dark, dry place.