Version 2.0
Serves: 5 (Yields about 2 cups)
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
Cooking Time: None.
Equipment required:
- Mason jar and funnel
- Measuring cups & spoons
Modifications/Notes
Add pasta to create Hamburger helper.
Chili mix seasoning is slightly different, but I like the taste of this mix so much that I often use it instead.
The original recipe called for 1/4 cup of salt. I removed it and found the recipe tasted a lot better.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dried minced onion
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or whole wheat flour.
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
Instructions
- Pour the ingredients into the mason jar.
- Mix well.
- To use: Add 2 - 3 tablespoons of the mix to 1-3/4 pounds hamburger and 1/2 cup water for tacos.
Fresh version
This takes longer, so I only make it this way when I have time and a good reason (like people coming over for dinner).
Ingredients
- 1 onion, finely minced
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon oregano, fresh minced
- 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour.
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
Instructions
- In a hot skillet, with a little bit of olive oil, cook the onions until they are translucent. Stir frequently. If the skillet smokes, reduce the heat.
- Add the garlic and stir. Cook only until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the spices, and stir to incorporate.
- Add the flour, and continue to stir.
- Remove the mix from the pan, and set aside. Cook your meat in the pan, and drain it well.
- When the meat is cooked, and drained, return the mixture to the pan, and add 1/2 cup of water. Stir well.
- Cook until the liquid is mostly incorporated, then remove the pan from the heat. The mixture will thicken as it cools.
Updated. Modified the recipe according to John Eddy's comments.
