Taco Bell Taco Seasoning Mix (Copycat)

• SEASONING MIX
• 6 tablespoons masa corn flour
• 6 tablespoons instant onion flakes
• 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 1/2 tablespoons seasoning salt (Lawry's brand only)
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground oregano

1. NOTE: TO PREPARE A SINGLE SERVING OF THIS SEASONING FOR JUST ONE BATCH TACOS, FOLLOW THIS CONVERSION RECIPE (YIELDS 4 LEVEL TABLESPOONS): 1 tablespoon masa corn flour, 1 tablespoon instant onion flakes, 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 3/4 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt, 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder, 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder, 1/4 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon ground oregano. (STEP ONE): COMBINE all ingredients well and store in a dark, cool place, tightly sealed.
2. WHEN READY TO USE: Add 3/4 cup cold water and 4 level tablespoons of this seasoning into a plasic resealable container with a tight-fitting lid.
3. SHAKE mixture well until dry ingredients are thoroughly dissolved in water.
4. BROWN 1 lb ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat while stirring without overcooking (drain ground beef if necessary).
5. POUR shaken mixture into browned ground beef in skillet.
6. RAISE heat to high; BOIL mixture for one minute, stirring.
7. REDUCE heat to medium; COOK mixture, stirring occasionally, until very little liquid remains and ground beef is moist yet not soggy.
8. COVER and reduce heat to medium-low.
9. SIMMER for 5-7 minutes to steam and tenderize meat, and for flavors to infuse fully.
10. FILL crisped taco shells with seasoned ground beef mixture, adding desired cheese and vegetable fillings; SERVE and enjoy!

mix, masa corn flour, instant onion, ground cumin, chili powder, sweet paprika, seasoning salt, beef bouillon powder, chicken bouillon powder, cocoa, ground black pepper, sugar, garlic powder, ground oregano

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/taco-bell-taco-seasoning-mix-copycat-364778 (may not work)