TACO BELL TACO SEASONING MIX (COPYCAT)

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My copycat recipe for Taco Bell's seasoned ground beef is a bulk seasoning blend which yields 6 batches of tacos (1 pound ground beef per batch). When ready to use, mix 4 level tablespoons of this mixture with 3/4 cup water (directions below).

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 24-32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons masa corn flour
6 tablespoons instant onion flakes
2 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons seasoning salt (Lawry's brand only)
1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon ground oregano

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19.4, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 74.1, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 0.7

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