34 taco seasoning recipes

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

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.

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.

Fiesta pasta with mostaccioli tossed in a taco-seasoned spaghetti sauce with kidney beans, bell peppers, and Monterey Jack cheese. A Mexican-Italian fusion one-pot weeknight dinner.

Turkey tortilla soup with green chilies, taco seasoning, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro. Low-calorie, served over melted cheese and crushed tortilla chips in the bowl.

Layers of seasoned refried beans, cubed SPAM, chili beans, cheddar, and Monterey Jack baked until bubbly, then topped with sour cream and olives. This hot layered dip feeds a crowd with tortilla chips.

Bread machine taco bread made with cornmeal, whole wheat flour, taco seasoning, and applesauce. A savory, spiced loaf that pairs with chili, soups, or sliced for sandwiches.

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.

Mexican turkey rollups stuffed with seasoned turkey, cheddar, salsa, and olives in flour tortillas, baked under a creamy taco-spiced sauce. Great for using leftover turkey.

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!

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.

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.

Homemade vegetarian burgers with pressed tofu, sauteed vegetables, taco seasoning, and nutritional yeast, dredged in wheat germ and pan-fried until crisp.

Avocado tacos pile creamy mashed avocado seasoned with onion and garlic onto warm corn tortillas, finished with fresh cilantro and a hit of jalapeno hot sauce. A fast, fiber-rich vegan taco in about 20 minutes.

TVP burritos give you the heft of seasoned taco meat with zero meat. Textured vegetable protein soaks up taco spices and simmers with kidney beans for a high-protein, budget-friendly vegan filling.

Homemade spicy seasoning mix with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes. A DIY taco-style blend with no salt or fillers added.