Taco Bell Seasoned Beef (Copycat)
Taco Bell Seasoned Beef (Copycat)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20
- 1/3 cup water
For the Seasoning Blend
- 1 tablespoon oat flour
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
- 1 teaspoon tomato powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG
Instructions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, beef bouillon, tomato powder, sugar, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, cocoa powder, and MSG. Whisk until evenly combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef along with 1/3 cup of water. Break the beef apart with a spatula or spoon, ensuring it becomes very fine as it cooks.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
When the beef is about halfway cooked and you still see some pink remaining, sprinkle in the prepared spice mixture. Stir well to ensure the beef is evenly coated with the seasoning.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Continue cooking the beef, stirring occasionally, until it is fully cooked through and the seasoning has thickened and clung to the meat. The oat flour will help create the classic Taco Bell beef texture.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Serve the seasoned beef hot in your favorite tacos, burritos, tostadas, nachos, or taco bowls.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Taco Bell Seasoned Beef (Copycat)
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20
- 1/3 cup water
For the Seasoning Blend
- 1 tablespoon oat flour
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
- 1 teaspoon tomato powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG
Instructions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, beef bouillon, tomato powder, sugar, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, cocoa powder, and MSG. Whisk until evenly combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef along with 1/3 cup of water. Break the beef apart with a spatula or spoon, ensuring it becomes very fine as it cooks.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
When the beef is about halfway cooked and you still see some pink remaining, sprinkle in the prepared spice mixture. Stir well to ensure the beef is evenly coated with the seasoning.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Continue cooking the beef, stirring occasionally, until it is fully cooked through and the seasoning has thickened and clung to the meat. The oat flour will help create the classic Taco Bell beef texture.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Serve the seasoned beef hot in your favorite tacos, burritos, tostadas, nachos, or taco bowls.
⏱️ 2 min