Taco Bell Seasoning Copycat Recipes

Steps:

• Combine and store in an air-tight container.
• Notes: To make taco meat, brown 1 lb ground beef in skillet; drain.
• Add seasoning mix and 3/4 cup of water.
• Bring to a boil then reduce heat.
• Simmer uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Steps:

• NOTE: TO PREPARE A SINGLE SERVING OF THIS SEASONING FOR JUST ONE BATCH TACOS, FOLLOW THIS CONVERSION RECIPE (YIELDS 4 LEVEL TABLESPOONS): 1 tablespoon masa corn flour, 1 tablespoon instant onion flakes, 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 3/4 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt, 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder, 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder, 1/4 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon ground oregano. (STEP ONE): COMBINE all ingredients well and store in a dark, cool place, tightly sealed.
• WHEN READY TO USE: Add 3/4 cup cold water and 4 level tablespoons of this seasoning into a plasic resealable container with a tight-fitting lid.
• SHAKE mixture well until dry ingredients are thoroughly dissolved in water.
• BROWN 1 lb ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat while stirring without overcooking (drain ground beef if necessary).
• POUR shaken mixture into browned ground beef in skillet.
• RAISE heat to high; BOIL mixture for one minute, stirring.
• REDUCE heat to medium; COOK mixture, stirring occasionally, until very little liquid remains and ground beef is moist yet not soggy.
• COVER and reduce heat to medium-low.
• SIMMER for 5-7 minutes to steam and tenderize meat, and for flavors to infuse fully.
• FILL crisped taco shells with seasoned ground beef mixture, adding desired cheese and vegetable fillings; SERVE and enjoy!

Steps:

• Whisk onion flakes, flour, beef bouillon, garlic salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and sugar together in a bowl.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, cornstarch, salt and pepper.
• To use: Brown 1 pound of ground meat in a skillet. Add the taco seasoning and 2/3 cup water, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 4 minutes.

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredient except the meat.
• Stir the spice mixture well making sure that all spices have been blended well.
• Crumble ground beef and brown stirring well.
• Remove from heat, rinse with hot water and drain water and grease from beef.
• Return beef to the pan and add spice mix.
• Add 3/4 - 1 cup water to ground beef and seasoning and simmer on medium low temperature for 20 minutes. Simmer until most of moisture has cooked away. Remove from heat when moisture in meat as dissipated but meat is not dry.
• (I mixed in a can of refried beans at the end and some Mexican Blend Cheese and served with warmed flour tortillas.).

Steps:

• Combine chili powder, cumin, cornstarch, paprika, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper together in an airtight container. Seal container and shake to mix.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Add beef; cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 9 to 12 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.

Steps:

• Mix flour, chili powder, dried minced onion, salt, paprika, crushed beef bouillon, sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a bowl.