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a stew recipe that called for ingredients I didn't have

While we're on that subject, if you have any good ideas for ingredient substitutions, please post them.

The stew recipe called for tomato soup and 1/4 packet of taco seasoning. I didn't have either, and I don't like to use part of a packet of anything. The remainder usually sits around for a long time and ends up going to waste.

For these items, I substituted the cumin, chili powder, and tomato sauce. Cumin and chili powder are generally good for anything that needs a taco-like flavor.