We love this dip. Very easy to make and always a hit. Sometimes I add a can of green chilies, and you can make it as hot or mild as you wish. 1/2 pound ground beef 1 can refried beans (16 oz) 1 package taco seasoning mix 8 ounces sour cream 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Taco seasoning has some unexpected applications, including using the flavorful ingredient as steak rub, to amp up canned beans, and to turn up the heat in a plate of pasta. The ready-to-use seasoning is also ideal to sprinkle onto popcorn, turning movie night into a spicier and more flavorful occasion. When combined with your favorite popcorn mix-ins - pretzel pieces, toasted nuts, crackers, and the like - bowls of this taco-seasoned snack will go fast.
Yet, somehow, its taco seasoning mix lacks any actual flavor. Our taste tester found that there was no evidence of any exciting taco flavor thanks to an incredibly lackluster ingredients list. The first ingredient is wheat flour and the second is salt. Unsurprisingly, we found that it tastes like salty whole wheat flour. It couldn't even season a grilled chicken breast let alone a whole pound of meat.
Per Tasting Table's assessment, Cholula Original Taco Seasoning Mix is the clear winner by far. The heat and smokiness of the piquin and arbol chiles complement the time-tested mixture of herbs, including paprika, oregano, garlic, onion, and just a whisper of sugar, creating a full-bodied and unforgettable taste. Additionally, while white corn flour is not necessarily a spice itself, this additive helps the overall substance and consistency of the taco seasoning to better adhere to your taco meat and create a substantial sauce.
Americans consume 4.5 billion tacos annually, and not just on Tuesdays. Take a quick stroll down the Mexican food aisle of your favorite supermarket or big box store and one thing is clear - food manufacturers want a piece of the taco market. There's certainly no shortage of pre-mixed blends of taco seasoning. Since Americans gobble up an average of 2 to 3 tacos per sitting, the seasoning matters.