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Credit: Gina DeSimone; Food Styling: Blakeslee Giles; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Taco seasoning adds serious flavor to many of your favorite Mexican-inspired meals. Check out this collection of taco seasoning recipes, including taco salads, fajitas, taco soups, enchiladas, and more!
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Black Bean Cakes with Avocado-Corn Salsa
Black Bean Cakes with Avocado-Corn Salsa
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Black Bean Cakes with Avocado-Corn Salsa Recipe
Taco seasoning, black beans, panko, onions, and more are mashed together to form these flavorful Black Bean Cakes.
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Taco Salad
Taco Salad
Taco Salad Recipe
Cooking the ground sirloin and beans with taco seasoning mix adds flavor to this salad.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Sprinkle a package of taco seasoning over layers of peppers, onions, garlic, and chicken to prepare these slow-cooked fajitas.
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Fiesta Chicken Pronto
Fiesta Chicken Pronto
Fiesta Chicken Pronto Recipe
This crowd-pleasing chicken is slow cooked with black beans, cream of chicken soup, taco seasoning mix, and salsa.
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Tex-Mex Rice Bowl
Tex-Mex Rice Bowl
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Tex-Mex Rice Bowl Recipe
Tex-Mex Rice Bowl is your answer to a quick and easy one-dish meal for those busy weeknights. Cook taco seasoning, beef, corn, and pouch of precooked brown rice together in a large skillet.
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Tami's Taco Soup
Tami's Taco Soup
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Tami's Taco Soup Recipe
This soup is a perfect Mexican-inspired soup for a cold night. Add a bit of grated cheese and garnish with tortilla strips and this simple soup will become a fast favorite.
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Baked Quesadillas
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Baked Quesadillas Recipe
These 5-ingredient Baked Quesadillas are always a family favorite. Stuff tortillas with chicken, taco seasoning, salsa, and cheese before baking.
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7-Layer Mexican Dip
7-Layer Mexican Dip
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7-Layer Mexican Dip Recipe
The fiesta will never end with this 7-Layer Mexican Dip combining refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning, avocados, and more!
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Easy Taco Soup
Taco Soup
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Easy Taco Soup Recipe
In addition to being super simple, this easy taco soup recipe makes a lot of food, meaning you won’t have to worry about lunch or dinner for the next few days. Most of the ingredients are already in your pantry, so everything comes together quickly. We like finishing it off with corn chips or shredded cheddar cheese, but there’s a lot of opportunity to get creative here. For extra zing, top it with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or Greek yogurt.
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Mexicali Meatless Tostadas
Mexicali Meatless Tostadas
Credit: Jennifer Davick
Mexicali Meatless Tostadas Recipe
These tostadas are loaded with meatless burger crumbles flavored with taco seasoning, refried beans, rice, and cheese.
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Walking Taco
Walking Taco
Walking Taco Recipe
Make the Walking Taco your trusty sidekick when you're looking for a tasty mealon the go.
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One-Pot Spicy Black Bean Chili
One-Pot Spicy Black Bean Chili
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One-Pot Spicy Black Bean Chili Recipe
Serve this spicy dish with crunchy tortilla chips or a pan of warm cornbread.
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Nacho Grande Casserole
Nacho Grande Casserole
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Nacho Grande Casserole Recipe
Turn this chunky casserole into a hearty appetizer by providing tortilla chips for dipping. In this dish taco seasoning cooks with a beef mixture, beans, corn, and tomato sauce.
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Slow-Cooker Taco Soup
Slow-Cooker Taco Soup
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Slow-Cooker Taco Soup Recipe
This soup freezes well and makes enough to share with several friends.
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Sweet Corn and Zucchini
Sweet Corn and Zucchini
Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Kacy Carroll
Sweet Corn and Zucchini Recipe
Combine two of summer’s most popular veggies with taco seasoning and chives to create a colorful and tasty side dish.
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Mexican Tortilla Skillet
Mexican Tortilla Skillet
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Mexican Tortilla Skillet Recipe
This Mexican-flavored dish, with its soft, chewy tortillas and meat, reminds me of enchiladas, but is much quicker to make.
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Five-Layer Mexican Dip
Five-Layer Mexican Dip
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Five-Layer Mexican Dip Recipe
Taco seasoning contributes to the sour cream layer of this Mexican-inspired five-layer dip.
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Smothered Green Chile Pepper Chicken
Smothered Green Chile Pepper Chicken
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Smothered Green Chile Pepper Chicken Recipe
This chicken is sprinkled with taco seasoning and topped with a chile before baking, which gives the chicken and the broth a mild, roasted flavor.
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Southwestern Chicken and White Bean Soup
Southwestern Chicken and White Bean Soup
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Southwestern Chicken and White Bean Soup Recipe
Mix taco seasoning with the shredded chicken breasts to add some Southwestern flavor to this white bean soup.
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Taco Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
Taco Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
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Taco Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette Recipe
Layer a mixture of sautéd meatless crumbles, mushrooms, and taco seasoning on top of lettuce and drizzle with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette to make this main-dish salad.
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Lean Green Lettuce Tacos
Lean Green Lettuce Tacos
Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Lean Green Lettuce Tacos Recipe
Taco fresco seasoning flavors the sautéed mixture of beef, zucchini, and yellow squash in these lettuce tacos.
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Jalapeño Chicken
Jalapeño Chicken
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Jalapeño Chicken Recipe
Sprinkle taco seasoning on the chicken before cooking and crank up the heat in this 5-ingredient dish by topping each piece of chicken with sliced jalapeños.
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Tex-Mex Pasta Salad
Tex-Mex Pasta Salad
Tex-Mex Pasta Salad Recipe
This kid-friendly recipe is a takeoff on macaroni and cheese; it makes a large batch that holds well for two or three days. Serve with pickled jalapeño slices for grownups who like spicy food.
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Turkey Taco Salad
Turkey Taco Salad
Turkey Taco Salad Recipe
This recipe uses reduced-sodium taco seasoning to add flavor to the turkey while it cooks.
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Grilled Chicken Tostadas
Grilled Chicken Tostadas
Grilled Chicken Tostadas Recipe
Pile grilled chicken, feta cheese, refried beans, and homemade slaw on top of a crunchy tortilla shell for a simple dinner that's ready in a hurry.
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Smothered Enchiladas
Smothered Enchiladas
Credit: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro
Smothered Enchiladas Recipe
These enchiladas are stuffed with mild taco seasoning-flavored ground beef and smothered in a soup mixture before baking.
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Skillet Stuffed Peppers
Skillet Stuffed Peppers
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Skillet Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Shepherd's pie meets the classic stuffed pepper in these peppers stuffed with a beef mixture, potatoes, and cheese.
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Salsa Chicken
Salsa Chicken
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Salsa Chicken Recipe
Cook chicken with taco seasoning and top it with your favorite salsa, cheese, and chiles before baking.
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Three-Step Taco Salad
Three-Step Taco Salad
Three-Step Taco Salad Recipe
To make this salad, assemble all the ingredients and toss them just before serving to keep the lettuce and chips crisp.
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Easy Burritos
Easy Burritos
Easy Burritos Recipe
Taco seasoning adds flavor to the roast as it cooks with a large onion in the a slow-cooker. If your guests run late, the meat for the burritos will hold for quite a while. Keep warm on low in the slow cooker, if necessary.
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Smoky Green Chile-Cheddar Cheese with Avocado-Mango Salsa
Smoky Green Chile-Cheddar Cheese with Avocado-Mango Salsa
Smoky Green Chile-Cheddar Cheese with Avocado-Mango Salsa Recipe
This smoky green chili cheese dip, made with smoked cheddar, Monterey Jack and cream cheese is always a big hit at parties. Its spicy flavors pair well with the exotic avocado mango salsa for a mouthwatering burst of Tex-Mex flavor.
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Baja Fish Tacos
Baja Fish Tacos
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Baja Fish Tacos Recipe
The fish in these tacos is coated with taco seasoning, fresh lime juice, and orange juice before sautéing.
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Taco Soup
Taco Soup
Taco Soup Recipe
Turn tacos into a flavorful soup with this easy recipe. The baked tortilla strips add crunch and go well with the vegetables in the taco soup.
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Cosmic Crab Salad with Corn Chips
Cosmic Crab Salad with Corn Chips
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Cosmic Crab Salad with Corn Chips Recipe
This crab salad is made with cream cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, lime juice, taco seasoning, crab, and corn. It's delicious served with the homemade corn chips, which can be made several days in advance.
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Chili-Topped Potatoes
Chili-Topped Potatoes
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Chili-Topped Potatoes Recipe
In this recipe, taco seasoning adds flavor to the chili mixture.
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Taco Mac &Cheese
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Credit: Jen Causey; Prop Styling: Christina Daley; Food Styling: Pam Lolley
When taco night meets mac and cheese, magic happens. Melty cheese, hearty ground beef, and a creamy Tex-Mex inspired sauce come together in this taco-mac skillet for a maximum comfort food meal. You can absolutely prep this cheesy dinner bake ahead of time to make for even easier weeknight prep; simply assemble (following the recipe through step 4), then cover tightly and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake (add a few minutes to the bake time if you’re going from the fridge to the oven). You can typically find taco skillet sauce shelved near the dry taco seasoning and tortillas in the supermarket.
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Wedding Bells Taco Layer Cake
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Wedding Bells Taco Layer Cake Recipe
Few things say everlasting love like a Crunchwrap Supreme. And in honor of the fact that, starting August 7th, couples can solidify their eternal love with a $600 Taco Bell wedding package, we created a layered taco wedding bells “cake.” This glorious stack of taco goodness is as delicious as it is festive (and debatably romantic).
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Instant Pot Two-Minute Taco Soup
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Instant Pot Two-Minute Taco Soup Recipe
Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this tasty taco soup that the whole family will love.
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Cheesy Taco Jalapeño Poppers with Cilantro-Lime Crema
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Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Blakeslee Giles; Prop Stying: Audrey Davis
Cheesy Taco Jalapeño Poppers with Cilantro-Lime Crema Recipe
Beefy, cheesy, taco-tasting poppers that are deep-fried and delicious... what more could you ask for in an appetizer? Cilantro-Lime Crema adds the perfect amount ofbalancing brightness, making these poppers something to remember. We recommend baking the jalapenos before frying them to cook them all the way through and give them that irresistibletender texture.
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Copycat Doritos Locos Tacos
Copycat Doritos Locos Tacos
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Copycat Doritos Locos Tacos Recipe
These cheesy nacho- andranch-flavored tacos are, dare we say it, even better than the fast-food version.Pro-tip: If you can’t find cheese powder in your local grocery store (not surprising), no worries; you can use the packet of dry cheese mix from a box of macaroni and cheese (such as Kraft brand). You should only need 1 package for the amount of cheese powder called for in the recipe below.
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Heavenly Taco Pie
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Heavenly Taco Pie Recipe
This taco pie is a great alternative to a build-your-own taco bar. It can be made ahead of time and baked off right before the party. Just slice it up and set out some traditional toppings, buffet-style so everyone can customize. Be sure to let it stand before serving, as that’s the key to everything holding together.
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Taco-Tot Casserole
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Credit: Gina DeSimone; Food Styling: Blakeslee Giles; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Taco-Tot Casserole Recipe
Tex-Mex meets tater tots in this easy, inexpensive, and all-around comforting one-dish dinner. Our spicy twist on the classic tater tot casserole consists of a succulent ground beef filling—featuring creamy black beans, crisp-sweet corn, cheese, and mild green chiles for a kick—topped with crispy tater tots, and finished with a drizzle of an addictively spicy and tangy sour cream sauce. Top this fiesta of a casserole with fresh garnishes, such as avocado, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro, and it’s as perfect to serve at your next football feast as it is for a casual weeknight meal. We use 85/15 lean ground beef for this recipe and recommend that you do not go with anything leaner, as the higher fat percentage both contributes to the filling’s rich flavor and keeps it from drying out while baking.
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