Taco Bell Meat Seasoning Recipe

Name: Taco Bell Meat Seasoning
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 lbs lean ground chuck; 1 1/2 tablespoons masa corn flour (I didn't have any so therefore omitted and didn't miss it a bit); 4 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon instant minced onion; 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon

Servings: persons

1 1/3 lbs lean ground chuck
1 1/2 tablespoons masa corn flour (I didn't have any so therefore omitted and didn't miss it a bit)
4 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon instant minced onion
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon

1
Mix together all ingredient except the meat.
2
Stir the spice mixture well making sure that all spices have been blended well.
3
Crumble ground beef and brown stirring well.
4
Remove from heat, rinse with hot water and drain water and grease from beef.
5
Return beef to the pan and add spice mix.
6
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.
7
(I mixed in a can of refried beans at the end and some Mexican Blend Cheese and served with warmed flour tortillas.).

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 lbs lean ground chuck, 1 1/2 tablespoons masa corn flour (I didn't have any so therefore omitted and didn't miss it a bit), 4 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Taco Bell Meat Seasoning falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Taco Bell Meat Seasoning

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