Original Taco Seasoning Mix - Mexican Dishes - Old El Paso (2024)

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How to use taco seasoning mix Old El Paso? ›

McCormick Spices on X: "@DialedIn6 Whoops, sorry for the confusion! Our Original Taco Seasoning Mix is spicier than our Mild Taco Seasoning Mix.

Just add water before cooking to the crumbled meat and stir well and frequently as it browns. This helps the meat separate. You can drain the excess fat of when the water has cooked out of it, but I do not recommend rinsing it. Add more water before adding the seasoning if needed.

Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Pour water and seasoning mix over beef; stir to combine.

For more than 80 years, Old El Paso has been bringing families and communities together to celebrate old and new traditions around delicious, Mexican-inspired flavors. We believe that any night can be a taco night, and we're here to help make it a little easier and a lot more delicious.

Ultimately, the difference between these two comes down to the composition of spices. Taco seasoning is usually milder than Mexican seasoning. Mexican seasoning contains ancho powder and chipotle chile pepper, both of which give it a little more of a kick.

To use: Use about 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning for every 1 pound of meat. Use more or less depending on your preference. Brown meat and drain the fat. Add your taco seasoning along with about 1/2 cup of water.

Should I refrigerate taco seasoning? ›

Temperature and Humidity: Taco seasoning should be stored in a cool and dry place to prevent the degradation of its flavor and potency.

Even recipes for homemade taco seasoning that don't include cornstarch can be used to cook meat without stirring it in water. But by adding water to your taco seasoning, you essentially create a sauce for the meat to simmer in.

How Much Taco Seasoning Is In a Packet? If your recipe calls for one packet of taco seasoning, how much DIY mix should you use? Different commercial brands package their taco seasonings in different amounts, but most packets contain about 1 ounce or 3 tablespoons of product.

Our Seasoning Mix for Smoky BBQ Fajitas has a unique blend of cayenne pepper, garlic and ginger. All you have to do is add the chicken, crunchy peppers, an onion and sizzle away. Once cooked simply wrap up in a warm tortilla and add our Old El Paso™ Thick 'n' Chunky Salsa. Then, let the Mexican Fiesta begin!