Taco Bell Seasoning Copycat Recipe

This was very similar to Taco Bell Home Originals seasoning. It did have the same flavor although it wasn't identical, it was close enough to call this a copycat recipe indeed. We actually liked this better than the packaged mix and much better than the take out from the fast food joint. I added this and about a cup of broth to the pan with the raw meat and then broke the beef up to look like a meat soup, then simmered until the liquid was gone. I didn't have boullion granules so I used a cube and changed the garlic salt to plain garlic powder so it wouldn't be too salty. This is mild and while it had some warmth from the cayenne, it isn't spicy at all. We ate tacos, tostadas, and nachos from this for several days and this was fabulous. My husband said this is his favorite taco beef recipe so make this from now on!!! I agree, this is really good and I will be using this now as my go-to taco filling. Thanks for the winner!

I left out the sugar, used cornstarch instead of flour to make it gluten free, and used a teaspoon of Better Than Bullion in the roast beef flavor. I thought it was great, tasted just like taco bell meat! My family loved it too. Very impressed, I’ll probably always use this recipe now. I also mix in a little water with the raw ground mean to get the very fine Taco Bell texture. I think the bullion really boosts the flavors, and I think that, along with making your beef into a somewhat watery sludge paste before you brown it, might be the secret to making this taste just like Taco Bell.

I made this tonight using chicken for our tacos instead of ground beef. We are cutting back on beef consumption and love chicken tacos so I thought I'd try this. I left out the bullion and put 1/2 can chicken broth in with the pulled chicken and this great seasoning. I cooked it down to intensify the flavor. I will use extra lean ground beef next time for my grandsons but the chicken was delicious! This one is a keeper!

Excellent, and quick and easy to make. Instead of bouillon granules, I dissolved a bouillon cube in 3/4 cup boiling water and added to a pound of browned and drained ground beef along with the seasoning. I used garlic powder instead of garlic salt. The bouillon provided sufficient salt. The tacos were delicious without tasting too salty. I will never use packaged taco seasoning again.

I have been making this for years to use with one batch of the recipe per pound of cooked ground beef and 1 cup of water to simmer with the spices for about 15-20 minutes. I eliminate the sugar and use 1 teaspoon of “Better Than Bouillon” in the Beef Base flavor. Tastes good with Tillamook brand shredded Mexican cheese.

My family and I liked it. I added salt to taste, 1/8 tea. more of cayenne pepper and cracked pepper. I did use garlic powder instead of garlic salt and a 1/2 tea. onion powder, too. I didn't use flour instead an 1/8 tea. xantham gum, and 1/4 tea allulose as I'm very low carb KETO. Making a very tasty seasoned ground beef for tacos.

I used garlic powder and onion powder and a veggie-based broth paste in place of the boullion.(sp?) Added a cup of water and simmered it with a pound of veggie crumbles until the water was gone. Used it for (vegan) nachos. It was really good and I'll use it often!

I have tried multiple taco seasoning recipes and this one is by far the best! I absolutely love it! I’ve made a huge jar of it so that my wife and kids can easily use it whenever I’m not home. When I cook it I typically use 1 pound of pork and 1 pound of ground turkey and use this recipe per pound. When the ground meat is cooked I will find myself just sitting there eating it straight out of the pot. It is so delicious.

This was really good but it didn't have enough Cumin. I doubled the Cumin and it was perfect. It tasted just like Taco Bell.

Not a bad taste, but can be a bit salty (like Taco Bell was before they quietly too most of the salt out of their seasonings) unless you swap garlic powder for garlic salt - never no the ratio as every brand is different. I wondered at the use of both cumin and paprika as well as chili powder, since most brands of chili powder are about 75-80% paprika and about 10-15% (or more) ground cumin, with the balance being a hint of garlic, onion, and oregano. We did use garlic separate from salt (salt added at end to taste) and also use some ground oregano (made fresh in my spice grinder - a cheapo coffee grinder I picked up for about $10 some time back). Also I like to use corn starch instead of flour to thicken anything other than straight gravies.

I made a half recipe to add to a half package of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix to use in Tortilla Rollups IV from AR. Since I was doing that, I didn't add the flour or beef bullion cubes (I was making for vegetarians). It worked beautifully and added just the right amount of kick to the sauce. I look forward to trying the recipe in tacos.

Perfect for when you want something quick.

Loved every bite of it.

I make this by the quart so I don't have to make it so often. We no longer buy taco seasoning. Thank you for sharing.

Was pretty good. Could have included the amount of meat you would need though. The flavor was a bit bland, and it's not at all similar to Taco Bell. Would definitely make it again if I can't find a better recipe.

I prefer this recipe over any taco seasoning packet that I have ever used. Thank you!!

Super! Thanks

I used vegan bouillon granules

The family really like this recipe for tacos. I’ve made it time and time again. I would definitely recommend.

It was good- just used regular garlic powder and a punch of salt. A pinch more of chili powder too. It will be fine! Saved me a trip to the store 😊