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Copycat Taco Bell Taco Seasoning

Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat taco seasoning, ground beef tacos, homemade taco seasoning, taco seasoning mix
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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.

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

Directions

  • Put everything in a small zip-top bag.
  • To use, brown 1 lb ground beef or turkey, then drain it.
  • 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.
  • Stir well, turn the heat down, and simmer on low for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring now and then.
  • Spoon into taco shells and add toppings.

Notes

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