36 Fun & Fantastic Ways to Spice Up Your Meals with Taco Seasoning

October 4, 2024

Are you ready to take your taste buds on a flavourful journey? Our Taco Spice Mix isn't just for tacos! This versatile blend can transform ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences. Let's explore 34 mouthwatering ways to use our Taco Spice seasoning that will have you reaching for the spice bag again and again.

Quick Meal Ideas ⏰

Spicy Taco Wraps: Use tortillas to wrap up deli meats, cheese, and veggies with a dash of our seasoning for a quick lunch.
Taco Spice Spread: Mix up a batch of our Taco Market Sample Dip and use it as a spread on your tortilla wraps, sandwiches, or as a dip for chips & veggies.
One-Pan Taco Rice: Sauté rice with ground meat and taco seasoning for a simple, satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.
Taco Spice Quesadillas: Fill tortillas with cheese and your choice of protein, sprinkle with taco seasoning, and grill until golden.
Instant Taco Soup: Combine canned beans, tomatoes, and broth with taco seasoning for a quick and hearty soup.
Quick Nachos: Top tortilla chips with leftover taco filling, sprinkle with grated cheese, diced peppers. Pop it under the broiler until bubbly. In just minutes, you’ll have a satisfying snack or appetizer that’s perfect for sharing! (Or not.)

Breakfast Bonanza 🍳

Taco Spice Scrambled Eggs: Kick-start your day with scramble eggs with taco spice and serve over toasted bread or tortillas for a speedy breakfast.
Spicy Breakfast Burrito: Wrap up eggs, cheese, and veggies with a taco-seasoned twist.
Taco Seasoned Avocado Toast: Elevate your brunch game with this simple yet flavourful addition.

Lunch and Dinner Delights 🍽️

Smash Tacos: Get in on the viral hit and make yourself some smash tacos. (Then share the video/photos with us @FromLexsPantry)
Taco Spice Wings: Give your chicken wings a bold twist by tossing them in Taco Spice before baking, smoking, frying, or tossing them in the air fryer. Here's our quick recipe here.
Spicy Fish Tacos: Dust white fish fillets before grilling for a coastal-inspired meal.
Taco-Seasoned Rice & Beans: Cook rice and mix in black or pinto beans along with 1-2 teaspoons of Taco Spice for a flavourful side dish or a hearty base for burrito bowls. Keep in the fridge to add to quick meals.
Taco Seasoned Roasted Vegetables: Transform your side dish into the star of the show.
Taco Soup: A hearty, one-pot wonder perfect for chilly evenings.
Flavourful Taco Salad: Toss crisp greens with seasoned ground beef for a lighter take on taco night.
Cornbread Tamale Pie: seasoned with our Taco Spice, our sweet cornbread with taco spice savory filling is perfect for a cozy meal, a potluck or batch-cooking. Check out the full recipe here.
Taco-Spiced Grilled Chicken: Marinate chicken breasts for a smoky, spicy main course.
Tacos: Of course, we couldn't forget Tacos! Transform your taco night with our spice blend, and elevate your tacos with some of our other tips on crafting the perfect tacos, check out our Taco recipe here.

Snack Attack 🍿

Taco Popcorn: Sprinkle over freshly popped kernels for a movie night treat.
Spicy Taco Nuts: Coat mixed nuts for an addictive party snack.
Taco-Flavoured Chips: Dust homemade tortilla chips for a gourmet touch.
7-Layer Bean Dip: Layer refried beans seasoned with Taco Spice, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, olives, and green onions for a crowd-pleasing dip that’s perfect for parties or game day.

Unexpected Twists 🌮

Taco Spice Caesar: Rim your glass and add a pinch to your mix for a brunch cocktail with a kick. Also works for Taco Bloody Marys.
Taco Mac and Cheese: Adult comfort food at its finest. Elevate your classic mac & cheese by stirring in a teaspoon Taco Spice Mix. The result? A creamy, cheesy dish with a zesty kick that will have everyone craving seconds! Top with crushed tortilla chips and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for an extra crunch.
Taco-Seasoned Popcorn Chicken: A crowd-pleasing appetizer for game day. Just toss in Taco Spice when they come out of the oven. Why not take it to the next level by serving them with our Taco Market Sample Dip?
Flavourful Taco Hummus: Blend into your favourite hummus recipe for a Tex-Mex inspired dip. You can even just mix it into store-bought hummus for a home-made touch. (We won't tell!)
Taco Pasta Casserole: Combine cooked pasta with ground meat, cheese, and taco spice for a hearty casserole. Bake until bubbly for a comforting meal that's sure to please the whole family.
Taco Skillet Pizza: Use taco spice to season your pizza sauce or meat topping. Layer it with cheese and your favourite toppings on a cornbread crust for a fun, Tex-Mex-inspired pizza.

Vegetarian Victories 🌱✨

Taco-Spiced Lentil Tacos: A protein-packed vegetarian alternative.
Spicy Jackfruit Carnitas: Fool even the meat-lovers with this plant-based option.
Taco-Seasoned Cauliflower Rice: A low-carb side dish bursting with flavour.
Tex-Mex Grain Bowl: Create a comforting grain bowl by mixing cooked grains with roasted vegetables and taco spice. Top with avocado and a squeeze of lime for freshness.

Grill Master's Corner 🔥

Taco Spice Burger Patties: Mix into ground beef for juicy, flavourful burgers.
Grilled Corn with Taco Seasoning: Elevate your elote game with this simple addition.
Spicy Cowboy Beans: Enhance your baked beans by adding taco spice for a zesty side dish that pairs well with barbecued meats.

Why Our Taco Spice Mix is a Must-Have 🏆

Our Taco Spice Mix is more than just a seasoning – it's a multipurpose flavour revolution in a bag. Crafted with care by Lex using premium ingredients, this blend offers:

Versatility: From breakfast to late-night snacks, it can elevate a wide variety of meals.
Quality: Made with the finest spices for consistent, restaurant-quality results. Did you know Lex sources Mexican oregano specifically for this blend?
Convenience: Skip measuring multiple spices and reach for this all-in-one blend.
Heat with Balance: Delivers the perfect kick without being stupid hot. Even our spicy is just right for the whole family. (Want something hotter than our spicy version? Let us know. We are working on some "Stupid Hot" products, but it's important they are balanced right)

Plus, like all our spices, our Taco Spice is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, additive-free, and preservative-free. We do include a touch of cornstarch just to give you that perfect thickening for your taco fillings. We don't want a soggy-bottomed taco (unless it's a birria). But that, my friends, is that.

Ready to elevate your cooking game? 💡

Grab your Taco Spice Mix today and transform every meal into an exciting culinary adventure!

Adjust to Taste: Start with a little and add more to suit your spice preference.
Craving more kick? Unleash the heat by ordering our Spicy Taco Spice.
Need even more tacos? Order a double or a triple bag so you don't run out!
Watching your salt intake? Customize your blend with our salt-free Taco Spice
Experiment & Play: Don't be afraid to try our Taco Spice in unexpected dishes – you might discover a new favourite! (Then tell Lex about it @FromLexsPantry) it so we can share with everyone else!)