Recreate the signature flavor of your favorite fast-food tacos with this easy and flavorful Taco Bell Meat Seasoning recipe! Crafted with pantry staples like paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, and a touch of sugar for balance, this seasoning mix delivers that irresistible savory and smoky taste you love. With just five minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch to store for future taco nights. Perfectly versatile, this seasoning is designed to transform ordinary ground beef into a rich, mouthwatering filling for tacos, burritos, or nachos. Skip the drive-thru and bring the essence of Taco Bell to your kitchen with this homemade spice blend!
In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, beef bouillon powder, salt, and black pepper.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until evenly combined.
Store the seasoning mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place until ready to use.
To use this seasoning with ground beef, cook 1 pound of ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Drain any excess grease.
Add 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix and 3/4 cup of water to the cooked ground beef.
Stir well to combine and simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and coats the beef evenly.
Use the seasoned meat as a filling for tacos, burritos, or any dish of your choosing.
Calories |
153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1696 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 365 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.