Stir together our preservative-free Taco Seasoning Mix so you can use it in everything from tacos and enchiladas to this creamy, Cheesy Taco Casserole that’s sure to become a fast favorite with your family.
Taco Seasoning Mix
Makes about 1⅓ cups
Ingredients
- ½ cup chili powder
- ¼ cup ground cumin
- ¼ cup dried oregano
- ¼ cup paprika
- 2½ tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 to 4 teaspoons ground red pepper, to desired taste
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Stir well before using.
Cheesy Taco Casserole
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 3 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Mix (see above)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2¼ cups red enchilada sauce (about 2 [10-ounce] cans)
- 3 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 (14-ounce) package quesadilla melting cheese, crumbled (about 3½ cups)
- Pico de Gallo (recipe follows) and sour cream, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crumbly, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet clean.
- In a large bowl, combine Taco Seasoning Mix, salt, and 1 tablespoon water, stirring until well combined. Stir in turkey.
- In same skillet, spread ¾ cup enchilada sauce in bottom. Layer with 1 tortilla. Layer with half of turkey mixture and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers with 1 tortilla, ¾ cup enchilada sauce, remaining turkey mixture, and 1 cup cheese. Top with remaining 1 tortilla and ¾ cup sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1½ cups cheese.
- Bake until hot and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with Pico de Gallo and sour cream.
Pico de Gallo
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ⅓ cup sliced green onion
- ½ to 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, adding jalapeño and cilantro to taste. Serve immediately.
