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Old El Paso Dinner Kits
unclekevo
22-07-2011
Anyone use these? We had the crispy chicken one the other day, it was really lovely with the salsa provided, we usually do make fajitas but only ever had the spicy BBQ seasoning but wold definitely have the crispy chicken again, any other fans of these dinner kits?
trevvytrev21
23-07-2011
The crispy chicken one goes down a storm in this house. Good for fussy eaters.

I whack a few jalapenos on mine. The burrito kit is also a winner!
podgicus
23-07-2011
Me and the OH love them - particularly the enchiladas. They work out pretty good value too, if you compare the cost of the kit to having to buy the tortillas, salsa etc.. especially as the kits are designed for 3/4 people. We tend to halve the kits so they last even longer
gmphmac
23-07-2011
The Old El Paso kits aren't bad, but I personally prefer Discovery products.
marieukxx
23-07-2011
Havn''t tried the crispy chicken one yet but tried other kits they have. very nice BUT for wraps and a bit of powder and salsa at full price they're a rip off imo. By the time you've bought your chicken and sour cream and peppers and all you could have had a luch chinese.
MICH78
25-07-2011
I like the enchilades pack the best, but sometimes i just buy a pack of the corn tortillas, a cheap tin of tomatoes and use the spices i have at home, as it works out cheaper unless the pack is on offer.
badcompany3004
25-07-2011
Originally Posted by unclekevo:
“Anyone use these? We had the crispy chicken one the other day, it was really lovely with the salsa provided, we usually do make fajitas but only ever had the spicy BBQ seasoning but wold definitely have the crispy chicken again, any other fans of these dinner kits?”

Do they actually provide the crispy chicken then? I have looked at other old el paso packs before but when I saw the back and what is required (i.e. everything but the wraps) I thought it would cheaper to buy my own tortilla wraps and everything else. And it is.

It reminds me of the Asda Pancake mix - on the back of the packet it said just add eggs and milk (so basically the packet contained flour!)

So do these ones contain the chicken?
podgicus
25-07-2011
Originally Posted by badcompany3004:
“Do they actually provide the crispy chicken then? I have looked at other old el paso packs before but when I saw the back and what is required (i.e. everything but the wraps) I thought it would cheaper to buy my own tortilla wraps and everything else. And it is.

It reminds me of the Asda Pancake mix - on the back of the packet it said just add eggs and milk (so basically the packet contained flour!)

So do these ones contain the chicken?”

For the fajitas you generally need to provide the chicken, onions/peppers/veggies, cheese, sour cream and salad, although I tend to have this stuff in anyway as part of a regular shop.

The big bonus with the kits is the spice mixes and the salsa.. I generally can't manage to get the balances right to do it on my own. And as I tend to split the kits over 2 meals they work out at pretty good value, all told.
badcompany3004
25-07-2011
Originally Posted by podgicus:
“For the fajitas you generally need to provide the chicken, onions/peppers/veggies, cheese, sour cream and salad, although I tend to have this stuff in anyway as part of a regular shop.

The big bonus with the kits is the spice mixes and the salsa.. I generally can't manage to get the balances right to do it on my own. And as I tend to split the kits over 2 meals they work out at pretty good value, all told.”

I got this mix from a site about a year ago, the person who did it said it is quite close the the fajita mix of Old El Paso, I think it is similar and it is tasty. I copied into notepad but I am sure you can find the site if you put Fajita spice mix in google (it was right near the top when I found it )

Quote:
“ 2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp caster sugar
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp oregano (preferably the Mexican variety)
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried onion powder
1 tsp dried garlic powder
1 tsp chipotle chilli powder

Mix together the ingredients and store in an airtight jar. This recipe makes about 5 tablespoons of spice mix. I like to use 2 tablespoons when I’m frying chicken and vegetables for 2 people as I like it quite spicy, but you can use more or less. Just hard fry some boneless chicken fillet until it just starts to blacken in patches, then add your vegetables: onions, peppers etc. Now add 2 tablespoons of spice mix and stir-fry for a few minutes until the vegetables and chicken are cooked through. Add a splash of water if you think the spices are starting to burn. I like to serve this in the traditional manner with flour tortillas, lettuce, fresh tomato salsa and sour cream.
”

Ok the ingredients will cost to buy them all but you should be able to make the mix a fair few times before you run out


Also you can buy a fajita mix (I not tasted it) but you get a little jar for a pound 50.
MICH78
25-07-2011
Buy a big bag of All-Purpose seasoning from one of the asian ranges, it contains all the spices you need, then just add some extra chilli and cayenne pepper or paprika.
podgicus
25-07-2011
Originally Posted by badcompany3004:
“I got this mix from a site about a year ago, the person who did it said it is quite close the the fajita mix of Old El Paso, I think it is similar and it is tasty. I copied into notepad but I am sure you can find the site if you put Fajita spice mix in google (it was right near the top when I found it )



Ok the ingredients will cost to buy them all but you should be able to make the mix a fair few times before you run out
”

I have to add it's also probably down to laziness/convenience that we use the kits

Although I will try out that recipe, I can probably blag a few bits from my mum.. see if the OH notices the difference
AppleJuice:)
25-07-2011
I love the tacos, I don't know if they are very authentic but they taste great.

I also use taco seasoning as the spices for chilli and it way nicer than Gordon Ramsey's recipe for chilli.
badcompany3004
25-07-2011
Originally Posted by podgicus:
“I have to add it's also probably down to laziness/convenience that we use the kits

Although I will try out that recipe, I can probably blag a few bits from my mum.. see if the OH notices the difference ”

Oh I understand laziness, I am very lazy

I just begrudge paying for a meal kit that provides less than 25% of the meal ingredients that is why I am curious about the crispy chicken because it would be bold to label it crispy chicken and not provide the chicken themselves
podgicus
25-07-2011
Originally Posted by badcompany3004:
“Oh I understand laziness, I am very lazy

I just begrudge paying for a meal kit that provides less than 25% of the meal ingredients that is why I am curious about the crispy chicken because it would be bold to label it crispy chicken and not provide the chicken themselves ”

Fair enough.. I guess I've just not really thought about doing it myself before.

And no, there's no chicken provided, just the 'crispy'. Although you do get a 'special shaker bag'.. maybe that could sway you lol
Mongodude
25-07-2011
i like them, steak, add cheese and loads of chillies but to my mind the asda own make is much nicer.
degsyhufc
25-07-2011
I agree with the people who just make their own. If you like the Old El Paso seasoning then you can just buy it seperately.
You can get better wraps from other brands and make or buy a salsa.
billlythekid
25-07-2011
Just bought a pack for dinner tonight mmmm
Baking-Girl
27-07-2011
I've only tried the enchilada one which I enjoyed. Keep meaning to try the crispy chicken one. I only ever buy them if they are on offer don't think I would buy them at fulll price.
kookiethekat
27-07-2011
I love the Old El Paso kits. Hubby prefers the Discovery ones though (I find them spicier than OEP)
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