Bonnie Yoman
Submitted on 09/25/12 |
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| Nope. Sorry. Too bad for me because the nearest Taco Bell is an hour away. I made this recipe tonight, not only did it not taste like Taco Bell, it was virtually flavorless. |
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Richard Hill
Submitted on 07/14/12 |
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| My son and I love this recipe. Not quite Taco Bell, but very close. We usually just make up the meat and serve in a bowl with lettuce and cheese and tortilla chips. A little salty that way, but it beats fooling around with hard shells. |
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Phil Fraser
Submitted on 04/09/11 |
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| This recipe isn't bad, but its not Taco Bell's. The consistency of the meat seems right but seems like it should use less flour and probably a fattier ground beef (i'm sure Taco Bell doesn't use quality meat). The spices need a little work too. I think the stuff in the packets is closer to original. |
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Donna
Submitted on 01/25/09 |
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| A friend at work showed me this site and I am glad I found it. I have been trying to find the recipe for Taco Bell meat forever. I just made it for friends and all loved it. Thanks a bunch! |
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Donna
Submitted on 11/16/08 |
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| I had a taco from Taco Bell yesterday. Unfortunately, this doesn't even come close. I'm disappointed because I love Taco Bell tacos and was really hoping to make them at home where I can control the quality of the ingredients. Even after adding more spices, the meat was bland and gummy. |
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Becky
Submitted on 06/25/08 |
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| This is great! I went vegan a while back, and while I am not lacking delicious food at all, I do miss Taco Bell. Now I can just make this with some soy ground "beef" and it tastes just like Taco Bell! Awesome! |
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Lisa H
Submitted on 10/22/07 |
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| It was a little pastey, but so is Taco Bell's. I would use a little less flour, and double ALL of the spices and add a little cumin and ground red pepper. I would try it again until I got it how I like it. It's a good start. Thanks for sharing the recipes. |
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Jessie
Submitted on 10/01/07 |
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| Yum, Yum, and Yum! I've made this for my family again, and again since buying your book and we all LOVE it! The Taco meat is smooth and yummy and is SOOOO go in burritos or taco shells. This is now a family favorite! |
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Eddie
Submitted on 09/01/07 |
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| Too pastey, will cut back on the flour next time and skip the onion powder. |
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Christine
Submitted on 06/22/07 |
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| I will NEVER buy another packet of taco seasoning EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I tried some of the suggestions from other reviewers and like the original recipe best. |
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taco bells soft taco
Submitted on 04/19/07 |
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| THIS IS GREAT rt's the only way I've made tacos now for months!! I can't believe how much it tastes like TACO BELL. It's the best so far that I've tried. It sure beats the package mix !!!! |
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Debbie
Submitted on 01/07/07 |
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| too pasty?? in place of the 1/4 c flour, use 2 tablespoons cornstarch. yum yum, I also use less only 1/4 teaspoon salt and add my own jalepenos for heat |
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Scott
Submitted on 11/15/06 |
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| Made this last night, just use tad less salt and its right on. Everyone loved it who tried it. DA BOMB!!!! |
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Tish
Submitted on 05/08/06 |
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| I made this with ground turkey and it was AWESOME! The ground turkey makes the texture of the mixture perfectly smooth. I will NEVER buy the packaged seasoning again! Thanks Todd!!! |
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Shell
Submitted on 05/02/06 |
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| I happen to love the Taco Bell soft tacos. I would have to say that it is not too spicy but it has the right flavor. |
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Dan J
Submitted on 03/21/06 |
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| This recipe tasted pretty darn good! Very close to Taco Bell. I also found a recipe for the Sante Fe Gordita salsa and sauce elsewhere and had the discontinued Sante Fe Gordita tonight! My favorite!! Tip; use the Sofrito as suggested in other reviews, two tablespoons does the trick. Enjoy!! |
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Mike K
Submitted on 02/11/06 |
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| This recipe is close...Try putting the beef in the blender under the "Chop" setting, add 2 tablespoons of "Sofrito."
Without this you'll only be close, not spot on. |
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Bob
Submitted on 01/23/06 |
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| Pretty close. Those of you who think the texture is a little off try putting the meat in a food processer. |
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Bryan
Submitted on 01/16/06 |
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| Very good. Its a very involved recipe, you can't set it and forget it. It tastes so much better then store bought packets and it is very close to taco bell. |
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Andy
Submitted on 12/26/05 |
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| Have been using this recipe since you had it on here and still the best taco recipe out there. |
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Michael
Submitted on 12/17/05 |
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| I made tacos tonight using this recipe. I couldn't tell the difference from the resturant & what I had made, it was great! I'll never use any other method again. |
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carol
Submitted on 10/22/05 |
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| This was so far off it was terrible. Too salty, no flavor, too pasty and no heat. |
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Gina
Submitted on 10/09/05 |
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| This recipe is magnificence. I don't know what could be better. With this recipe you have your own home taco bell. |
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Meteor
Submitted on 10/06/05 |
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| Not even close!! Followed the recipe to a 'T'... tasted like watery flour. Doubled the spices in the recipe... still tasted like watery flour. Added more spices, taco sauce... still tasted like watery flour. Way off! |
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Angela
Submitted on 09/13/05 |
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| Taco Bell is a favorite of my family. I made this recipe with ground turkey and it was delicious. This recipe definitely tastes closer to the real thing than the packet you buy in stores. Thanks Todd. |
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Gina
Submitted on 08/24/05 |
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| Taco Bell is one of my favorites and this recipe is great, I believe that it tastes closer to the real thing vs. the packet you can purchase at the grocery |
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JIM AND DONNA
Submitted on 08/19/05 |
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| A 5 FOR TASTE AND COMING AS CLOSE TO THE REAL THING AS WE COULD HOPE. ADDING SOUR CREAM AND OR REFRIED BEANS JUST MADE THEM BETTER. WE GRIND OUR OWN HAMBURGER TO 99 PERCENT LEAN AND CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW MUCH BETTER IT WILL TASTE DROPPING DOWN TO 80 PERCENT. WE ARE NEW TO YOUR SITE, THANKS TODD |
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Brandi
Submitted on 08/19/05 |
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| This recipe is awesome, my husband won't have tacos any other way. On occasion I add some cayenne powder to make it hotter. If there are left overs, I'll mix the meat with queso con salsa for a great dip. |
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Jill
Submitted on 08/15/05 |
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| I didn't think this tasted at all like Taco Bell. The texture was strange and it didn't have much flavor. My husband ate it after I added a packet of taco seasoning, but still thought the texture was weird. |
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Amy
Submitted on 07/21/05 |
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| Very Yummy. Made this with Turkey meat and it was very good also. Tastes authentic!! Texture is right on if you mash it really good with your wooden spoon. |
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