What Is Taco seasoning mix and How Can I Use It?

Taco seasoning mix rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 133 recipes to cook with it.

What is taco seasoning mix?

Taco seasoning mix is commonly found in the Mexican sections of well stocked grocers.

It is a Mexican-style seasoning mixture of spices, chiefly chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder and salt.

Store-bought prepared taco seasoning mixes are typically very generous with salt so we recommend making your own so you can control your sodium levels.

Use this recipe to make your own taco seasoning mix.

Quick facts

Where to find taco seasoning mix: Taco seasoning mix is usually found in the asian section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

In Chinese: 塔科调味料
British (UK) term: Taco seasoning mix
en français: assaisonnement à tacos
en español: sazonador para tacos

Recipes using taco seasoning mix

There are 133 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Nice Chicken Taco Soup

This is an excellent recipe, low in fat and full of fibre.

Amy's Mexican Chili Crockpot Soup

A tex-mex style beefy chili chock-full of beef, beans and mushrooms.

Mom's Taco Casserole

Easy taco casserole with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, and tortilla chips baked under melted cheese. Six ingredients and 30 minutes start to finish.

Crockpot Taco Steak & Rice

Crockpot taco steak and rice, a one-pot Tex-Mex dinner. Beef simmers in seasoned tomatoes all day, then corn, peppers, and instant rice cook right in the pot. Top with cheese and go.

Easy Bean Burritos

Easy vegetarian bean burritos: refried beans, seasoned taco filling, cheese, and taco sauce rolled in flour tortillas and warmed in minutes. A fast, freezer-friendly lunch or weeknight dinner.

Tostado Pie/Crockpot

Indulge yourself into this savory pie made with ground beef, sour cream and a pinch of mexican seasoning.

Aztec Pyramid Avocado Dip

Layers of colors and textures in this 6 layer dip that's built in the shape of a pyramid.

Mexican Shepherd Pie

Prepare your next fiesta with this spicy and delicious dish that will lift everyone's spirits!

San Antonio Barbecue Chicken

I marinated my boneless skinless chicken breasts overnight and grilled them. Very nice sauce.

Mexican Nacho Casserole

An easy, filling yet delicious week-night meal that's ready within half an hour.

8 Can Taco Soup

8 can taco soup, the dump-and-heat dinner that opens eight cans into one pot: chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and taco seasoning. No chopping, ready in minutes, feeds a crowd.

An easy yet delicious recipe. I followed the recipe, and used whatever I had on hand. Then just mixed them up, and baked in the oven until the cheese was nicely browned. I let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes, then served it. Overall a great dish.

Tvp Chili

My family of 3 boys and my husband refuse to eat anything "healthy"...well I made this tvp chili, but did not tell them what was in it. Well between the 4 of them they finished the pot. So excellent!! Easily used to "fool" non vegetarians!

Awesome Impossible Taco Pie

This scrumptious pie is made with bisquik and a taco seasoning mix which gives it a true Mexican taste.

Lawry's Mexican Lasagna

Layers of seasoned ground beef, corn tortillas, ricotta cheese, and melted Monterey Jack create this Tex-Mex spin on lasagna. Comfort food mashup that feeds a crowd.

Seven Layer Taco Dip - Superbowl

Excellent. Several of our guests stated that they hate refried beans but after trying this dip they are converted. Great mix of flavors, I added a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce that was chopped and mixed into the refried beans. A perfect superbowl dip or great anytime you have a gathering.

Grilled Chicken Taco Soup

The grilled chicken adds the "pop" to this traditional tex-mex recipe. I made this on game day for my boyfriend and me, and it was a hit!

Polo Loco Marinade

Pollo Loco-style citrus chicken marinade with fresh lemon, lime, orange juice, cilantro, and Mexican taco seasoning. Soak up to four hours and grill for juicy, tangy chicken.

Dinner Nachos Supreme

A 15-minute skillet dinner of taco-seasoned ground beef with instant rice and tomato soup, topped with salsa, cheddar, lettuce, and tortilla chips. Quick, easy, and kid-approved.

Natcho Cheese Potato Slices

Oven-baked nacho cheese potato slices tossed with taco seasoning, barbecue sauce, green peppers, and onions, topped with melted cheese. A hearty Tex-Mex side or meatless main.

Quick Tortillas/Capati Rolls

This is a low-fat recipe, and very healthy and tasty!

Layered Mexican Dish

Layered Mexican dip: refried beans and bean dip topped with fresh guacamole, a seasoned sour cream and cheese layer, and black olives. A no-fuss party appetizer that disappears in minutes.

Mexican Five Layer Dip

Any easy Mexican style dip for nacho's or tortilla chips.

Cheap & Easy Bean & Hominy Stew

Cheap and easy three-bean and hominy stew with pinto beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, hominy, and taco seasoning. The dump-and-heat vegetarian pantry stew for hungry crowds on a tight budget.

Nose Blow Burritos

Spicy ground beef burritos with refried beans, fresh tomatoes, and taco seasoning served in flour tortillas with guacamole and sour cream. A fun, fiery burrito the whole family can build at the table.

Favorite Mexican Lasagna

Mexican lasagna layers taco-seasoned ground beef, flour tortillas, black olives and a blanket of mozzarella and cheddar into a cheesy baked casserole. Lasagna meets taco night in one easy 13x9 dish.

Turkey Chimichangas

Ground turkey seasoned with taco mix and nonfat sour cream, rolled in flour tortillas and pan-fried until crispy. These lighter chimichangas skip the deep fryer but keep all the crunchy, creamy, spiced flavor you crave.

Sour Cream Tortilla Casserole

Layered vegetarian tortilla casserole with corn tortillas, spicy tomato jalapeño sauce, melted Monterey Jack, and a sour cream topping baked until bubbly. Feeds a crowd. Serves 12.

Delicious Tacos

Classic ground beef tacos browned with taco seasoning and piled into hard or soft shells with fiesta cheese, crisp lettuce, roma tomato, and sour cream. The easy weeknight taco-night staple.

Taco Filling with Homemade Taco Seasoning

Simple taco filling made with lean ground beef and homemade taco seasoning. Skip the store-bought packets and control the spices yourself. Makes enough saucy meat for 8 to 10 tacos.

Nacho Popcorn

Nacho popcorn baked with corn chips, taco-seasoned butter, and melted shredded cheese for a crunchy, cheesy snack ready in under 20 minutes.

Tostada Pizza

Tostada pizza with a homemade biscuit-style crust topped with refried beans, taco-seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh lettuce and tomato. Ready in 30 minutes.

Taco Lentils

Taco lentils simmer green lentils until tender, then bake them in a smoky pureed ancho chile and tomato sauce spiced with cumin and chili. A high-protein, high-fiber vegan stand-in for taco meat.

Mexican Dip

Classic 7-layer Mexican dip with jalapeño bean dip, guacamole, seasoned sour cream, and cheddar. A no-cook party appetizer ready in 15 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.

Meatless Taco Filling

Meatless taco filling: rice-based vegetarian taco filling with garlic, green chiles, stewed tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Quick fat-free Mexican weeknight dinner option.

Fan-Tastic Toppers

Mexican style flavors bring this shrimp and salsa dip to new heights.

Debbie's Chalupa Dip

Layered chalupa dip with mashed avocado, refried beans, taco-seasoned sour cream, chopped tomatoes, scallions, and cheddar cheese. A no-cook Tex-Mex party dip.

Tostada Waffles

Tostada waffles: cornmeal waffles topped with taco meat, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and olives. A Tex-Mex dinner-meets-breakfast mashup built for the waffle iron.

Tofu Tacos

Tofu tacos with crumbled tofu, brown rice, green pepper, and taco seasoning in warm corn tortillas. A quick vegetarian taco filling with familiar Mexican flavors and no meat.

Spicy Bean Patties

Baked white bean and brown rice patties with Mexican seasoning, chili peppers, and garlic. A high-protein vegetarian burger alternative with serious spice and crunch.

Easy Tacos

Easy ground beef tacos with seasoned beef, crisp shells, shredded lettuce, and taco sauce. A 10-minute weeknight dinner the whole family builds their own way. Just brown, season, and fill.

Poormans Shake N Bake

Homemade shake and bake coating mix with flour, crushed bran flakes, cayenne, curry powder, chili powder, and herbs. Make a big batch and store in the freezer.

Mexican Won Ton

Crispy Mexican style dumplings, like super-mini burritos.

Picnic Burritos

Picnic burritos with taco-seasoned mayo, sliced turkey, shredded cheese, and crisp lettuce - no cooking required, ready in 15 minutes. Make-ahead and fridge-stable up to 2 hours.

Chalupa Dip

Layers of creamy mashed avocado, tangy sour cream with taco seasoning, beans, fresh tomatoes, and melty cheddar make this no-cook chalupa dip a Tex-Mex party hit in just 10 minutes flat.

Mexican Bean Soup

Mexican bean soup with ground beef, three kinds of beans, corn, tomatoes, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix. A dump-and-simmer weeknight soup ready in 40 minutes.

Grits Fiesta Pie

Grits fiesta pie with a cheesy grits crust filled with taco-seasoned ground beef, Monterey Jack, tomatoes, olives, and green pepper baked in a custard.

Taco Chicken Wings

Crispy baked taco chicken wings coated in taco seasoning breadcrumbs and dipped in taco sauce. Just 4 ingredients for a crunchy, spiced wing that's baked, not fried. Game day gold.

Great Guacamole

Simple guacamole with avocado, cumin, oregano, parsley, and taco seasoning. No-cook dip ready in 10 minutes, great with tortilla chips or raw veggies.