Gluten-Free Beef Tacos
Easy gluten-free beef tacos made with ground beef and homemade taco seasoning. Ready in 20 minutes and naturally gluten-free. Perfect for weeknight dinners or Taco Tuesday. Serve with your favorite toppings.
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Ingredients
For the Taco Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onion - from ½ large onion
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes - reduce to ¼ teaspoon if you want it less spicy
For Serving:
- 12 corn tortillas - make sure they're gluten-free
- 1 avocado - diced or sliced
- 1 tomato - diced, I like roma or tomatoes on the vine
- ¼ cup cilantro - chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese - optional
- lime wedges - for serving
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Instructions
Make the taco meat:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and 1 cup diced yellow onion.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking up the beef with a spoon as it cooks, until the beef is browned and no pink remains.
- Drain the excess fat from the skillet.
- Add ½ cup water, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes to the beef. Stir to combine.
- Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated and the beef is coated in the seasoning. The mixture should look moist, not soupy.
Prepare the tortillas and serve:
- While the beef cooks, heat 12 corn tortillas. For the best flavor, hold each tortilla over a gas burner flame with tongs for 20-30 seconds per side to char the edges. Alternatively, place tortillas in a 350°F oven for 3-4 minutes to warm them.
- Fill each tortilla with the seasoned beef and your favorite toppings. I used 1 avocado, 1 tomato, ¼ cup cilantro½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- Naturally gluten-free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free when made with corn tortillas. Always check that your corn tortillas are labeled gluten-free.
- Ground beef options: I use 85/15 ground beef for the best flavor. Leaner beef works, but won't be as flavorful. Ground turkey or ground chicken also work with the same seasoning.
- Adjust the spice level: Start with 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes if you don't like heat. Add more if you want spicier tacos.
- Storage: Store leftover taco meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1.4mg
