Seasonings

Copycat Taco Bell Taco Seasoning

Make this copycat taco bell taco seasoning with pantry spices in one bag. Use 1/4 cup per pound of ground beef or turkey for easy taco night.

Copycat Taco Bell Taco Seasoning

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A homemade taco seasoning that mixes in one small bag and seasons a pound of ground beef or turkey. Make a batch ahead and keep packages ready for taco night.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
CourseSeasoning
CuisineAmerican

Ingredients
  

1 package
  • 2 Tbs instant flour (Wondra)
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried minced onion
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp crushed beef bouillon cube
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Dash of onion powder

Equipment

  • zip-top bags
  • skillet

Directions
 

  1. Put everything in a small zip-top bag.
  2. To use, brown 1 lb ground beef or turkey, then drain it.
  3. Stir in 1 package (about 1/4 cup, slightly rounded) of the mix plus either 1 can undrained diced tomatoes or 3/4 cup cold water. For more heat, use an undrained can of Rotel with chilies.
  4. Stir well, turn the heat down, and simmer on low for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring now and then.
  5. Spoon into taco shells and add toppings.

Notes

1/4 cup mix per pound of meat for all batch sizes.

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