Tacos

How to make taco seasoning without a package of taco flavoring mix.

Assemble the spices that go into the packages and improve on them. Leave out chile powder, that's a combination of things that is already covered.

* cayenne chile powder

* paprika smoked, hot, whatever

* coriander seed powder

* cumin seed powder

* dehydrated onion -- but you'll use real onions for improvement

* garlic powder -- but you'll use real garlic for improvement

That would be the basic flavor spice elements but you could also consider

* turmeric 

* oregano, especially Mexican oregano

* tomato paste, just a tablespoon or so

* tequila or vodka, beer, or nearly any wine, I personally like sake a lot

* Worcestershire for its tamarind and its anchovy

* s/p

* something sweet so all that doesn't get oppressive

* starch to thicken if you want meat suspended in sauce

* beef broth if you want more liquid

Using thin strips of meat is better than ground beef. Using sliced slowly caramelized sliced onions is better than diced onions.