How much taco mix do you use when making tacos?

Do you add refried beans to your meat while cooking it? Well as for us, I think we use the whole packet. I guess it's a matter of opinion + brand. Most of the time we us Old El Paso Brand, ya know the box kit? Sometimes it's the food lion brand. Are you sure your using enough water? It might be that their's not enough water. Sometimes boxes directions aren't the best... Whenever I made taco's it was always the packet and that's it...

I do use the entire taco seasoning mix. I like the taste of it and haven't really even thought about the salt content. I don't like refried beans, so when I make tacos, I always make spanish rice too. My son puts the rice right in the taco shell with the taco meat, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes.

I do not use taco mix, it has both sugar and salt. I use my own spices. Garlic, cumin, red pepper, tumeric, whatever suits me. Some tomato sauce or salsa as well.

it depends on how much meat I use. If I am cooking for five or more people then yes I will use the whole pack. If i'm makeing refried beans with it I will use half a pack for the hamburger and the other half for the refried beans. Thats about all I use to make my tacos.

I use the entire packet. I use one pack per pound of hamburger for tacos and chili. I love the flavor and I have so many compliments on my chili, I usually end up having to give out most of my batch of chili cause when they find out I've made it they start holding out their hands. I even had to give some to a family member I haven't seen for a year this last time. So I don't know about the sodium, I don't pay much attention to the packets but I definitly don't skimp on the flavorings!!!

I use a full package of the reduced sodium taco seasoning when I make tacos. Unless I'm making dinner for a lot of people, then I use 1 package for every pound of meat being cooked. Refried beans will mellow out the spice a bit so in your case you'll want to use some taco sauce or just plain hot sauce to add a little kick.

I usually double the amount of meat and use one packet of seasoning. I agree with you that it is high in salt and not all that healthy for you. The other reason I use less seasoning is that I am always feeding small children and they prefer their food to be less spicy. I figure a person can always add more seasoning if it is not spicy enough for them.

Usually only about half the packet...I can't eat alot of spicy food so I don't use it all. I prefer my food without all the salt and Hubby adds whatever he wants to his...hot peppers, salsa or whatever...so it works out for both of us. [b]~~AT PEACE WITHIN~~ **STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS**[/b]

I do not use a mix. I make my own. I try to keep a big zippered bag of it in the cabinet so I can grab it and dump it in when I need it. HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING MIX 1 tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. each ground cumin, garlic powder, paprika, powdered oregano and sugar 1/2 tsp. salt Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Makes 3 tablespoons of seasoning mix, which is equal in strength to a 1/4 ounce package of commercial seasoning mix.