Taco Bell Taco Seasoning Mix (copycat)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 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

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 shake mixture well until dry ingredients are thoroughly dissolved in water.
• 4 brown 1 lb ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat while stirring without overcooking (drain ground beef if necessary).
• 5 pour shaken mixture into browned ground beef in skillet.
• 6 raise heat to high; boil mixture for one minute, stirring.
• 7 reduce heat to medium; cook mixture, stirring occasionally, until very little liquid remains and ground beef is moist yet not soggy.
• 8 cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
• 9 simmer for 5-7 minutes to steam and tenderize meat, and for flavors to infuse fully.
• 10 fill crisped taco shells with seasoned ground beef mixture, adding desired cheese and vegetable fillings; serve and enjoy!