40+ Recipes That Start With Taco Seasoning - MyRecipes (2024)

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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!

Black Bean Cakes with Avocado-Corn Salsa

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.

Taco Salad

Taco Salad Recipe

Cooking the ground sirloin and beans with taco seasoning mix adds flavor to this salad.

Slow-Cooker Barbacoa

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.

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.

Tex-Mex Rice Bowl

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.

Tami's Taco Soup

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 Recipe

These 5-ingredient Baked Quesadillas are always a family favorite. Stuff tortillas with chicken, taco seasoning, salsa, and cheese before baking.

7-Layer Mexican Dip

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!

Taco Soup

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.

Mexicali Meatless Tostadas

Mexicali Meatless Tostadas Recipe

These tostadas are loaded with meatless burger crumbles flavored with taco seasoning, refried beans, rice, and cheese.

Walking Taco

Walking Taco Recipe

Make the Walking Taco your trusty sidekick when you're looking for a tasty mealon the go.

One-Pot Spicy Black Bean Chili

One-Pot Spicy Black Bean Chili Recipe

Serve this spicy dish with crunchy tortilla chips or a pan of warm cornbread.

Nacho Grande Casserole

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.

Slow-Cooker Taco Soup

Slow-Cooker Taco Soup Recipe

This soup freezes well and makes enough to share with several friends.

Sweet Corn and Zucchini

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.

Mexican Tortilla Skillet

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.

Five-Layer Mexican Dip

Five-Layer Mexican Dip Recipe

Taco seasoning contributes to the sour cream layer of this Mexican-inspired five-layer dip.

Smothered Green Chile Pepper Chicken

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.

Southwestern Chicken and White Bean Soup

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.

Taco Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

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.

Lean Green Lettuce Tacos

Lean Green Lettuce Tacos Recipe

Taco fresco seasoning flavors the sautéed mixture of beef, zucchini, and yellow squash in these lettuce tacos.

Jalapeño Chicken

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.

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.

Turkey Taco Salad

Turkey Taco Salad Recipe

This recipe uses reduced-sodium taco seasoning to add flavor to the turkey while it cooks.

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.

Smothered Enchiladas

Smothered Enchiladas Recipe

These enchiladas are stuffed with mild taco seasoning-flavored ground beef and smothered in a soup mixture before baking.

Skillet Stuffed Peppers

Skillet Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Shepherd's pie meets the classic stuffed pepper in these peppers stuffed with a beef mixture, potatoes, and cheese.

Salsa Chicken

Salsa Chicken Recipe

Cook chicken with taco seasoning and top it with your favorite salsa, cheese, and chiles before baking.

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.

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.

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.

Baja Fish Tacos

Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

The fish in these tacos is coated with taco seasoning, fresh lime juice, and orange juice before sautéing.

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.

Cosmic Crab Salad with Corn Chips

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.

Chili-Topped Potatoes

Chili-Topped Potatoes Recipe

In this recipe, taco seasoning adds flavor to the chili mixture.

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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 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 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 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.

Copycat Doritos Locos Tacos

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 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 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.