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Easy Gluten-free Taco Meat

Meeta Arora
This is the easiest way to get gluten-free tacos with the best gluten-free taco seasoning blend. This recipe can do it all!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course beef, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 Tacos
Calories 118 kcal

Ingredients
  

Gluten-free Taco Seasoning

  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 ⅓ Teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ - 1 Jalapeno Optional, diced, depending if you want extra heat.

Gluten-free Taco Meat

  • 1 Pound Ground Beef or ground meat of choice
  • 2 Tablespoons Mexican Spice Blend see below for my favorite
  • 1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
  • 1 Small Onion diced
  • 1 Small Bell Pepper diced
  • 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • ¼ Cup Water

Toppings of Choice

  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Cheese

Instructions
 

To make the gluten-free seasoning.

  • Mix the spices into a small bowl and set them aside.
    1 Tablespoon Chili Powder, ½ Teaspoon Paprika, ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder, ¼ Teaspoon Onion Powder, ¼ Teaspoon Dried Oregano, 1 ⅓ Teaspoons Cumin, 1 Teaspoon Salt, 1 Teaspoon Pepper, ½ - 1 Jalapeno

To make the gluten-free taco meat.

  • Cook and drain the meat.
    1 Pound Ground Beef
  • Add the avocado oil, onions, peppers, and jalapeno (if using) and cook until the vegetables have softened. This should take about 5- 10 minutes.
    1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil, 1 Small Onion, 1 Small Bell Pepper
  • Once the peppers and onions are soft, then add the spices, tomato paste, and water and stir until coated.
    2 Tablespoons Mexican Spice Blend, 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste, ¼ Cup Water
  • Assemble and top your gluten-free tacos as you want and enjoy!
    Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese

Notes

Make sure you are using gluten-free tortillas for making gluten-free tacos.
You can easily make dairy-free tacos by leaving off sour cream and cheese or using dairy-free alternatives. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 297mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 536IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Keyword gluten free taco, gluten free taco seasoning, gluten free tacos, homemade taco seasoning
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