A Feast of Flavor: Seven Recipes Celebrating Real Salt Taco Seasoning

Gathering around the dinner table with family and friends is about more than just eating; it's about creating memories, sharing stories, and bonding over good food. Delicious food is central to these moments, and that’s where Real Salt Taco Seasoning shines. 

Enjoy these tasty recipes from some of our affiliates and discover why they love adding that Real Salt Taco touch to their meals.

Greg Mahler’s Pork Rind Nachos

Bodybuilder and nutrition coach Greg Mahler shared, "I love the quality ingredients in Redmond Real Salt Taco Seasoning and the fact that there's no sugars or extra fillers inside! I simply stir it into my ground beef for that perfect flavor!"

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. grass-fed ground beef
• Redmond Real Salt Taco Seasoning
• 1 package baked pork rinds
• 1 oz. grass-fed cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1.5 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Shredded lettuce, for topping

Instructions:

1. Use grass-fed butter to brown your beef of choice.
2. Season your beef with Real Salt Taco Seasoning to perfect that taco taste.
3. While the beef is browning, layer your package of baked pork rinds on a plate.
4. Once the beef is browned, remove from heat and layer on the pork rinds.
5. Layer your cheese on top of the pork rinds and beef.
6. Allow cheese to melt via your method of choice.
7. Add shredded lettuce on top and enjoy!

Kaylee Richardson’s Tuesday Breakfast Bowl and Mexican Taco Soup

Homemaker, herbalist, and forager Kaylee Richardson shared, "Every Redmond Organic Seasoning my family and I have tried has been simply delicious. We raise and grow our food and Redmond Real Salt knows how to blend the spices to truly bring out the best flavor for all our hard work!"

Tuesday Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients:

• Deer tenderloin
• Butter
• Red onion, sliced
• Redmond Real Salt Taco Seasoning
• 2 fresh farm eggs
• Corn (fresh or canned)
• Black beans (rinsed and drained)
• Lime, for squeezing
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Additional Redmond Real Salt Taco seasoning, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a pan, sear the deer tenderloin in butter with sliced red onion. Season with Redmond Real Salt Taco seasoning.
2. Cook the farm eggs to your preference.
3. Serve the tenderloin and eggs with a side of corn and black beans.
4. Squeeze a little lime over the bowl, garnish with fresh cilantro, and sprinkle a bit more Redmond Real Salt Taco seasoning to taste.

Mexican Taco Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. lime juice
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup sliced fresh tomatoes
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 Tbsp. Redmond Real Salt Taco Seasoning
• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 4 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 6 cups white or yellow rice

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion, jalapeño, and sliced tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
2. Stir in the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. Add seasoning and shredded chicken with lime juice.
4. Stir in the broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
5. Before serving, add scallions and cilantro and season as needed.
6. Serve over a cup of yellow or white rice and top with lime and cilantro.
7. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado, tortilla chips, and a lime wedge.

Jeff Robertson’s Guacamole

Grill master and home chef Jeff Robertson shared, "This new blend of Mexican spices is quite possibly the best seasoning I’ve ever had. It will transform your home cooking into restaurant-quality flavors in an instant. I use Real Salt Taco Seasoning almost every day, and it’s the first spice you see in my spice cabinet."

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe avocados
• 1 lemon
• 1 small tomato
• 1/4 purple onion
• 1 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Taco Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Organic Onion Salt

Instructions:

1. Halve the avocados and remove the pits. Keep one or two pits aside; we'll use them later.
2. In a large bowl, hand-smash the avocados to your desired consistency.
3. Chop the tomato and onion into fine pieces and toss them into the bowl with the avocado.
4. Squeeze the lemon over the mix.
5. Stir in the Real Salt Taco Seasoning and Real Salt Organic Onion Salt until everything is well combined.
6. To make your guacamole last longer, nestle the reserved avocado pit(s) into your guacamole. This helps keep it green and fresh for longer.
7. Give it one final mix, and your guacamole is ready to enjoy!

Ross Tschirn’s Chipotle Bowl at Home

Fitness and nutrition coach Ross Tschirn shared, "I use Redmond Real Salt Taco Seasoning because it doesn’t contain seed oils, is extremely flavorful compared to traditional taco seasonings and is an all-around amazing product. Redmond's seasonings are by far my favorite to use in the kitchen, and they make lean dry meats taste amazing!!" 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. 93/7 grass-fed/finished ground beef
• Redmond Real Salt Taco Seasoning, to taste
• Basmati rice
• Chicken bone broth
• Siete tortilla chips
• Guacamole
• Salsa
• Peppers, onions, zucchini, or vegetables of your choice

Instructions:

1. Cook the ground beef over medium heat in a skillet for approximately 8 minutes or until it reaches your desired doneness.
2. Season the beef liberally with Real Salt Taco Seasoning, adjusting to suit your taste preferences.
3. In a rice cooker, cook the basmati rice with chicken bone broth until perfectly fluffy and tender.
4. In a serving bowl, combine the cooked rice and seasoned beef.
5. Add Siete chips, guacamole, and salsa to the bowl, creating layers of texture and flavor.
6. Customize your bowl with peppers, onions, zucchini, or any vegetables you prefer, making it your own unique creation.

Caitlin Lindsey’s Taco Pizza

Business owner and chef Caitlin Lindsey shared, "As a private chef constantly in pursuit of ingredients that elevate the flavors of my dishes and align with my commitment to sourcing only the highest quality, Redmond Real Salt Taco Seasoning has become a staple in my kitchen. Its pure, unrefined salt combined with a perfect blend of organic spices adds a depth of flavor to my Mexican dishes that is both bold and natural. What truly distinguishes it is Redmond’s commitment to simplicity and quality—no additives, no compromises—reflecting the values I advocate for daily. Incorporating this seasoning into my recipes enables me to confidently offer food that is not only delicious but also nutritious. " 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free bread flour
• 1/2 tsp. Redmond Real Salt
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 cup water (plus more as needed)
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 - 3 Tbsp. Redmond Real Salt Taco Seasoning
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded organic Mexican cheese blend
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
• Fresh cilantro, for topping
• Avocado slices, for topping
• Sour cream, for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F with a pizza stone on the middle rack. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking powder, water, and olive oil until a dough forms. Adjust water as necessary. Knead on a floured surface until smooth.
2. Dust parchment paper with flour. Roll out the dough to a thin, round crust and transfer to the preheated pizza stone. Pre-bake the crust for 2 minutes on each side, being careful when flipping.
3. While the crust pre-bakes, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the taco seasoning. Drain excess grease if necessary.
4. Remove the crust from the oven. Spread tomato sauce, then add seasoned beef, cheese, and red onion. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden.
5. Garnish with cilantro, avocado slices, and sour cream. Serve hot.

Chef's Tip: Enhance the flavors and nutritional value by adding a mix of fresh and roasted vegetables as toppings. This not only adds depth to the taste but also introduces a pleasing texture contrast.

Kirstin Robison’s Beef and Bean Burritos

Super Mom Kristin Robison shared, “I am really passionate about what I feed my family. I trust Redmond Real Salt Organic Seasonings because they are made with Real Salt, no fillers, no sugar, no additives, no artificial colors, and the flavor is 10/10. I am so thankful I found this taco seasoning to replace the store-bought packets that have ingredients I’m not comfortable cooking with.” 

Ingredients:

• 1 can refried beans
• 1 lb. ground beef
• Redmond Real Salt Taco Seasoning, to taste
• 4 large tortillas
• Shredded cheese, as needed
• Oil, for pan-frying

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
2. Stir in the refried beans and cook until heated through.
3. Season the beef and bean mixture with Real Salt Taco Seasoning to your liking.
4. Spoon the mixture onto the center of each tortilla, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and fold them into burritos.
5. Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the burritos seam side down and cook until golden brown on both sides, ensuring the cheese is melted and the burritos are crispy.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!