Taco Bell Meat Seasoning

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!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Beef bouillon powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until evenly combined.

Step 3

Store the seasoning mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place until ready to use.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Add 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix and 3/4 cup of water to the cooked ground beef.

Step 6

Stir well to combine and simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and coats the beef evenly.

Step 7

Use the seasoned meat as a filling for tacos, burritos, or any dish of your choosing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	48.1 grams (48.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	153

Total Fat 2.90g	4%
Saturated Fat 0.30g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1696mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 29.80g	11%
Dietary Fiber 5.50g	20%
Total Sugars 5.20g
Protein 4.90g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 104mg	8%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 365mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.8%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 72.3%