Food Review #54 Simply Organic Southwest Taco Mix

As you know, it's almost Cinco de Mayo! Also, we recently reviewed Simply Organic Cumin, and we really liked it. Since we liked that so much, I came with high hopes into this review of Simply Organic Southwest Taco Mix.

First off, a little information. about Simply Organic.

All of Simply Organic's products are 100% certified organic. In addition to being good for you, they are good for the world at large. Each time you buy a Simply Organic spice, seasoning or mix, you make a small contribution; that when combined with many others; provides significant support to organizations and projects that research, develop, teach and promote organic agriculture. In fact, since the Simply Organic 1% fund began in 2001, it has provided over half a million dollars of support to organic causes.

One percent of sales on all Simply Organic spices, seasonings, flavors and mixes goes to support organic agriculture; through research, education and grower development.

The SO1% fund; determined as a percent of sales, not profits; is having a remarkable impact both here in the U.S. and internationally. For over three decades, Frontier has been a leader in promoting organic products and supporting organic agriculture around the world. It's logical that their all-organic brand, Simply Organic, funds many worthy organizations and events that support organics. We're proud to partner and offer you the opportunity to contribute directly to the continuing growth of organics with the purchase of high-quality Simply Organic products.

Now, this our first review of a seasoning. As I said before, we recently reviewed Simply Organic Cumin, but alas, that is not a seasoning but a spice.

We at All Natural Food Zone love tacos. Hard or soft, with beef, steak, or carnitas. So I was very excited to review this.

Now onto the review of the product at hand!

Simply Organic Southwest Taco Mix is certified USDA Organic, and is also certified Kosher by the KSA. This is one of the few, if the only organic taco seasoning other than Simply Organic's Spicy Taco Mix (that will be reviewed soon). Which makes it even more interesting, and even more promising.

This has such premium ingredients such as organic chili pepper, organic paprika, sea salt, organic garlic, organic onion, organic coriander, organic cumin, organic cayenne; which together seem like a delicious collection of delightful parings.

Each package contains 32 grams (1.13 ounces) of mix.

The packaging is a nice, premium-feeling pouch. The outside is paper, while the interior of the pouch is lined with foil. On the front of the packaging, there is the logo of Simply Organic, along with the USDA Organic seal on the right, and on the left an orange-colored box that reads "Saddle up to this authentic flavor.", along with a photo of a finished taco prepared with this mix, along with tomatoes, and other vegetables. On the back is additional product information, along with the nutritional facts.

Upon opening the package, you smell the wonderful aroma of various delicious spices delightfully intermingling among each other. These spices include organic chili pepper, organic paprika, organic garlic, organic onion, organic coriander, organic cumin, and organic cayenne. All of these wonderfully compliment each other, and if this tastes similar to how it smells, then I would be very delighted.

Now onto the taste. Now, I used 85/15 Ground Beef with this taco mix, so your taco's taste, or results may be slightly different than mine if you use other meat.

The combination of all of the spices mentioned previously tasted absolutely delicious together, and provided a flavor that completely and absolutely blows the average taco mix out of the water. This isn't your average taco seasoning, this instead is much more unique, and much better. It has much more flavor than normal taco mix, and has a bit of spice, though not too much, and a bit of smokiness, and is overall absolutely delicious.

I must admit, it is the best taco mix I have ever tried in the entirety of my life.

Additionally, as a courtesy to you, the readers, we have provided the directions for the preparation of this products.

Directions for Preparation

1. In a large skillet thoroughly cook 1 lb. ground beef (you can also use tofu or ground turkey in the place of beef.) Drain, returning beef to skillet.
2. Mix packet contents with 1/2 cup warm water in a bowl, stir until completely dissolved.
3. Add taco marinade to ground beef and cook on medium heat until mixture boils. Reduce heat and simmer until desired thickness is reached.

Makes 4, two-taco, servings.

Overall, Food Review #54 Simply Organic Southwest Taco Mix gets a 10 out of 10! This is a delicious product, and I would definitely purchase it again! It is the best tasting taco mix I have ever tasted so far, and I highly recommend it to you all. It is available at retailers across The United States and Canada, or on Amazon here.