
Taco Bell Seasoning Copycat
The exact savory, slightly sweet fast-food taco flavor, mixed from pantry spices in two minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- 1
Combine every spice in a small bowl.
- 2
Whisk in the cornstarch — it thickens the sauce the way the packet does.
- 3
Store in a sealed jar for up to six months.
- 4
To use, brown 1 lb of beef, drain, then add 3 tbsp seasoning and 1/2 cup water.
- 5
Simmer 4-5 minutes until glossy and thickened.
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