Copy Cat Recipe - Taco Bell Taco Seasoning (2024)

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After tons of trail and error this is a very close match to Taco Bell Seasoning that they use in their meat. Make it in about 1 minute – just put all the ingredients in a jar and shake and you are done. Simple. PLUS simply use gluten-free flour and this is gluten- free and use gluten – free beef bouillon granules.

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What You Need

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar

What To Do

In a jar ( I used a mason jar) place all the ingredients in it.

Seal and shake.

Done!

When you want to use the seasoning add mix to 3/4 cup of water and add to 1 pound of cooked ground beef.

Heat till boiling. Reduce heat and leave uncovered ( stir a couple times) for 10 minutes.

Enjoy!

Copy Cat Recipe - Taco Bell Taco Seasoning

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: Sara @ Budget Savvy Diva.com

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Make it gluten - free by using gluten - free flour

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ÂĽ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ÂĽ teaspoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. In a jar ( I used a mason jar) place all the ingredients in it.
  2. Seal and shake.
  3. Done!
  4. When you want to use the seasoning add mix to Âľ cup of water and add to 1 pound of cooked ground beef.
  5. Heat till boiling. Reduce heat and leave uncovered ( stir a couple times) for 10 minutes.
  6. Enjoy!

Recipe is adapted from HERE

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  • Kelsey Apley

    I am gluten-free as well so I will try it with my special flour! Thanks for sharing!!

  • Lauralee Hensley

    This is nice to know. I have those spices on hand in my cabinet so I can make my own rather than purchasing their packages.

  • Suzanne Guimond

    This is the best website tips and recipes ever. I just started and cant wait to see EVERY page you have 🙂

    • Budget Savvy Diva

      Thank you so much 🙂

  • Charlotte J

    So glad I found your site. Can’t wait to try this!! I just made a recipe and only had an Always save packet. Just don’t care for it and want to make my own.

    Thank you!
    Charlotte

  • JoAnna

    How much do you use with 1 lb of hamburger? Thanks! I love your website, we have made so many recipes off of here! 🙂

    • Budget Savvy Diva

      The full amount 🙂

      • JoAnna

        Thanks! 🙂

  • Angie

    Hi, thank you for this recipe.

    If we wanted to make a whole jar full how much would each time?

    Also if we did not want to use beef bullion granules could we use beef broth instead?

    • Olivia

      Hi! I was wondering the same thing myself so that I could make a large jar and have it on hand.
      I did the calculations and the recipe is 5 tbsp all together. So if you make 8x the recipe you will have 2.5 cups. If you make 16x the recipe you will have 5 cups. Every time you use it just take 5 tbsp at a time. 🙂

  • Kristi D.

    Cool I can’t wait to try this! I’d be nice to make my own instead of buying the packs all the time.

  • mark

    Those beef granules are loaded with MSG.,otherwise would be perfect.

  • Jenn Westad

    Awesome! Although MSG is not bad for you (mark). It was a gimmick.

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  • momof1teen

    I would love to make my own Taco Seasoning but need it to be low sodium…..How would I be able to do that ? I found an MSG free Beef Bouillon…..Is MSG the same as sodium(salt)

  • Shauna Collins

    The best recipe ever. I did omit the garlic salt and used garlic powder. Then a 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt. A healthier option. I used salt free beef bouillon powder pack. I have made this twice in one week. A hit at my house. Thank you!

Copy Cat Recipe - Taco Bell Taco Seasoning (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Taco Bell seasoned beef? ›

At its website, Taco Bell lists the following as the comprehensive ingredients in its “seasoned beef” mixture: “Beef, Water, Seasoning [Cellulose, Chili Pepper, Onion Powder, Salt, Oats (Contains Wheat), Maltodextrin (Corn, Potato, Tapioca), Soy Lecithin, Tomato Powder, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Sea Salt, Yeast Extract ( ...

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Taco Bell Beef Ingredients

A little all-purpose flour helps to thicken the mixture so it all sticks together. Spices – Garlic and onion powder are must in just about any savory dish! Cumin, chili powder, and paprika add more flavor and heat without making the meat too spicy.

What does Taco Bell put in their beef? ›

Taco Bell's primary meat mix consists of 88% USDA-inspected premium real beef. The remaining 12% is made up of a signature recipe that includes water, spices, and a blend of oats, starches, and other ingredients to enhance the flavor, texture, and moisture.

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It then is slow-cooked and simmered with proprietary seasonings and spices to provide Taco Bell's signature taste and texture. Our seasoned beef recipe contains 88% quality USDA-inspected beef and 12% seasonings, spices, water and other ingredients that provide taste, texture and moisture.

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If you want to keep your Taco Bell order as healthy as possible, registered dietitian Yelena Wheeler, RDN, says to steer clear of the steak grilled cheese burrito, which she says is the absolute least healthiest item on the menu.

What percentage of Taco Bell meat is actually meat? ›

Taco Bell is revealing what's in its beef, and it turns out it's actually mostly beef. The fast-food chain's recipe contains 88% beef and 12% "signature recipe," according to a new webpage posted by Taco Bell. Also, addressing a widespread rumor, Taco Bell beef is not grade D beef, according to the website.

What does taco seasoning mix contain? ›

Most taco seasoning mixes contain salt, warming spices (such as paprika, oregano, and chili), onion powder, and garlic powder. This top-rated recipe is made with chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, ground paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.

What can I use instead of taco seasoning? ›

Packet Taco Seasoning replacement: if you only want to make enough taco seasoning to replace 1 packet, use the following amounts:
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder.
  • ÂĽ teaspoon garlic powder.
  • ÂĽ teaspoon onion powder.
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • ÂĽ teaspoon dried oregano.
  • ½ teaspoon paprika.
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin.
  • 1 teaspoon salt.
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Why does Taco Bell beef taste so good? ›

We use 100 percent USDA premium beef in our seasoned beef. We prepare it much the same way you prepare taco meat at home: after simmering, it is drained of excess fat and pre-seasoned with our signature blend of 7 authentic seasonings and spices.

Did Taco Bell serve horse meat? ›

Taco Bell has officially joined Club Horse Meat. The fast-food chain and subsidiary of Yum Brands says it has found horse meat in some of the ground beef it sells in the United Kingdom. The British Food Standards Agency said Taco Bell's products contained more than 1% (pdf) horse meat.

Is pink slime still used? ›

The product is regulated in different manners in various regions. In the US, the product is allowed to be used in ground beef, and it can be used in other meat products such as beef-based processed meats.

What is taco meat seasoning made of? ›

Most taco seasoning mixes contain salt, warming spices (such as paprika, oregano, and chili), onion powder, and garlic powder. This top-rated recipe is made with chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, ground paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Is Taco Bell taco meat 100% beef? ›

In the process, we all learned what is actually in Taco Bell's beef. Which, it turns out, is mostly beef, but not entirely; 12% of the "beef" the chain uses is actually a blend of other ingredients and spices. And that's fine, for the record, especially because the food tastes great.

What are the ingredients in Taco Bell plant based meat? ›

Taco Bell's newest creation is instead filled with a “proprietary” vegan beef (made from pea protein and soy), plus “cool vegan blanco sauce and warm vegan nacho sauce.” The chain has long been known as one of the few big fast-food operations where vegetarians could easily eat, but this is the company's first fully ...

What does taco meat contain? ›

Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef.
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder.
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt.
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt.
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin.
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, or more to taste.

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