Homemade Taco Seasoning

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Chili powder

5 tsp paprika 

4 1/2 tsp ground cumin

3 tsp onion powder

2 tsp sea salt

2 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Additional Ingredients:

1 pound grass fed ground beef, or bison.

12 Organic Blue Corn Taco Shells

Butter leaf lettuce chopped

Organic Colby Jack cheese freshly shredded.

3/4 cup water, if using bison. (Bison is less greasier than beef so add water to help mix the seasoning throughout the meat, or if you like to drain your beef of its juices add the water in place of the missing liquid.)

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. 

2. In a large skillet, cook beef or bison over medium heat until no longer pink, drain if desired and add water. Add 8 tsp seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. 

3. Fill taco shells with meat, lettuce and cheese and enjoy.

Baked Spaghetti Squash with Beef and Veggies

Ingredients:

1 pound Spaghetti Squash, halved and seeded

1 pound grass fed beef

2 bell peppers, chopped (red, yellow, or orange)

1 small onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp dried basil

1\4 tsp sea salt

1\4 tsp pepper

2 cups fresh shredded sharp cheddar or colby jack cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. (190 degrees C)

2. Place squash on a baking sheet and bake 40 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, cool, and shred pulp with a fork.

3. Reduce oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.

4. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly brown. Drain and mix in the bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender.

5. Mix the shredded squash and tomatoes into the skillet, and season with oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through. Remove skillet from heat and mix in 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese until melted. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

6. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and continue baking 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.