Let’s be real: As much as you might love to serve an aesthetic meal at a perfectly-set table, sometimes you just need to get something delicious on the table ASAP.
That’s where McCormick Recipe Mixes have got your back. They’re packed with layers of herbs, spices and other aromatics, so you get full-bodied flavor without the hassle of measuring out multiple seasonings. Or in other words, they make your meals taste delicious in an instant.
So, pick up a few packets on your next trip to the store and add these nine easy dinner recipes to your weeknight lineup. You just might find your new family favorite!
Easy Beef Stew Recipe
Think beef stew requires painstaking hours in the kitchen? Think again. This deceptively simple recipe gets its deep, hearty flavor from McCormick® Classic Beef Stew Seasoning Mix. It transforms simple steak, veggies and potatoes into a soul-warming stew in just 30 minutes — yup, you read that right.
White Chicken Chili
Everyone loves chili night, and this chicken chili makes it easy to put a fresh twist on a classic. It also couldn’t be easier: All you need is a can of white beans, chopped chicken breast and McCormick White Chicken Chili Seasoning Mix for a smoky, intensely flavorful chili. If you’re feeling fancy, garnish with sour cream and a lime wedge — but it’s also irresistible as-is.
Season’s Best Spinach Dip
Some nights, you just want a cozy dinner you can enjoy in front of the TV. And this warm and creamy spinach dip makes the perfect app-for-dinner. This recipe takes several shortcuts, using frozen spinach to save time on cooking, pre-grated parmesan cheese and McCormick Hollandaise Sauce Blend for creamy, savory flavor. Serve with crudite and crispy pita chips for an easy, delicious meal.
Nachos Supreme
Speaking of apps for dinner, why not bring pub-inspired flavor home to your dinner table? These easy weeknight nachos have all the trimmings: Hearty beef and black beans, fiery jalapenos and rich dollops of sour cream. And, of course, it’s seasoned with McCormick Fajita Seasoning Mix for balanced fajita flavor.
Hamburger Casserole
Casseroles are the MPV of busy weeknight cooking, and this hamburger-inspired ‘role is sure to please. It’s deliciously cheesy, with mushrooms for a meaty texture to complement the ground beef. And the secret ingredient? A package of McCormick Brown Gravy Mix for seriously rich flavor.
Sheet Pan Shrimp Scampi
When it comes to convenient weeknight cooking, it doesn’t get easier or more delicious than shrimp scampi. But our recipe manages to save even more time, leaning on McCormick Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi to lend each bite irresistible, garlicky flavor. Cooking everything on one sheet pan saves time on cleanup, too, for a low-stress weeknight meal.
Taco Crunch Wrap
Craving takeout? Try this takeout fakeout at home next Taco Tuesday. Each wrap is bursting with flavor, thanks to beef seasoned with McCormick Original Taco Seasoning Mix, along with crunchy corn tortillas, refreshing lettuce and rich sour cream. The best part? They’re ready in thirty minutes — less time than it’d take to order in.
Slow Cookers French Dip
You’ve never had a sandwich like this. Rich and meaty, this sandwich gives roast beef a serious flavor upgrade with sauteed onions, then smothers your sandwich in rich aus jus gravy — made with McCormick Au Jus Gravy Seasoning Mix, of course. It’s ideal for elevated-yet-casual weekend cooking, or for your next get together.
Barbecue Joes
Sloppy Joes are a perennial family favorite — and this recipe gives them a tasty, summer-inspired upgrade. It starts with the basics: Satisfying turkey or beef seasoned with McCormick Sloppy Joes Seasoning Mix. Then it layers on more flavor with barbecue sauce. This dish is ideal for summer evenings, or for chilly nights in as you dream of warmer nights ahead.
