General Description
Premium Taco Seasoning is a smooth and mild blend of Mexican oregano and cumin for tantalizing aroma and flavor plus diced onions for added appeal. Paired up with beef, chicken or turkey, Foothill Farms® Premium Taco Seasoning makes any crowd go loco.

Ingredients
Dehydrated Onion, Paprika, Spices, Salt (includes Sea Salt), Modified Food Starch, Garlic Powder, Citric Acid, Paprika Extract, Contains 2% Or less Silicon Dioxide (Anticaking).

Directions For Use
Taco Meat (Convection Oven): Brown 10 lbs. ground beef (can substitute chicken, pork, turkey) and drain excess fat; or use 8 lbs. precooked beef crumbles. Combine 1 ½ qts hot water (180°F) and 9 oz (approximately 2 loosely-packed, level cups) Taco Seasoning in full-size steam table pan. Mix well. Add cooked meat and mix thoroughly. Cover and bake in 400°F convection oven for 15-20 minutes; or until product reaches 180°F. Mix prior to serving. Yield: 9.9 lbs. Makes: 50 3-oz servings Taco Meat (Conventional Oven): Follow directions above. Adjust oven time as need. Bake in 400°F oven for approximately 25-30 minutes; or until product reaches 180°F. Mix prior to serving. Yield: 9.9 lbs. Makes: 50 3-oz servings Taco Meat (Stovetop): In a large pot, brown 10 lbs. ground beef (can substitute chicken, pork, turkey) and drain excess fat; or use 8 lbs. precooked beef crumbles. Add 1 ½ quarts of water and 9 oz (approximately 2 loosely-packed, level cups) Taco Seasoning. Mix thoroughly. Bring to a boil stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes stirring occasionally. Seasoned meat should reach a temperature of 180°F before removing from heat. Yield: 9.9 lbs. Makes: 50 3-oz servings Taco Seasoning ratio to Meat and Water: 1 lb ground beef or .8 lb precooked beef crumbles to 2 1/2 Tbsp Seasoning and 2/3 c water Enchilada Sauce (Convection Oven): Combine 5 quarts water, ½ #10 can (1 ½ qts) tomato paste and 9 oz (approximately 2 loosely-packed, level cups) Taco Seasoning in a full-size steam table pan. Mix thoroughly. Add thickener (1 cup all purpose flour dissolved in 2 cups of cool water) and mix thoroughly. Cover with lid (do not use foil) and bake in 400°F convection oven for 30-45 minutes; or until product reaches 180°F. Stir halfway through. Yield: 1 ¾ gal Makes: 112 1/4-c prepared servings Enchilada Sauce (Conventional Oven): Follow directions above. Adjust oven time as needed. Bake in 400°F oven for approximately 45-60 minutes; or until product reaches 180°F. Stir halfway through. Yield: 1 ¾ gal Makes: 112 1/4-c prepared servings Enchilada Sauce (Stovetop): In large stockpot, combine 5 quarts water, ½ #10 can (1 ½ qts) tomato paste and 9 oz (approximately 2 loosely-packed, level cups) Taco Seasoning. Mix thoroughly and bring to a boil. Slowly stir in thickener (1 cup all purpose flour dissolved in 2 cups of cool water). Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yield: 1 ¾ gal Makes: 112 1/4-c prepared servings

Yield/Portion
Number of 3 oz prepared servings of taco filling per case: About 448 Number of 1/4 cup prepared servings of sauce per case: About 1,000

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Storage Information
Prior to reconstitution, this product will be stable for 15 months when stored unopened in a cool, dry place.

Allergen Information
Product contains eggs or egg by products
Product contains fish or fish by products
Product contains milk or milk by products
Product contains peanuts or peanut by products
Product contains soybeans or soybeans by products
Product contains treenuts or treenuts by products
Product contains wheat or wheat by products

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