Meaningful Eats
Easy, Gluten-Free Tacos
6 servings
Does it get any better than taco night? These gluten-free tacos are cheesy, crisp perfect for all your favorite toppings!These tacos are one of my family's all-time favorite weeknight dinners! Read on for tips on making perfect beef tacos with freshly cooked corn tortilla shells.
Ingredients
For the Taco Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- ½ cup onion diced
- 1 recipe gluten-free taco seasoning
- ½ cup tomato sauce
For the Corn Tortillas:
- 8-12 corn tortillas
- ½ cup oil canola or vegetable
Toppings:
- Cheese
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Sour Cream
- Salsa
- Hot Sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or turkey, onion, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often and breaking the meat into small pieces, until the meat is cooked through, 5-7 minutes.
- Drain off any excess grease and return the skillet to the stove top.
- Add the 1/2 cup tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Stir together until the meat is coated in the sauce.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes then remove from the heat.
- Meanwhile, cook up the corn tortillas. Pour 1/2 cup oil in a medium skillet, heat over medium high heat for about 2 minutes. (If the tortilla sizzles when it hits the oil, it’s hot enough!)
- Gently lay the tortilla in the oil and fry each side for about 30 seconds, until slightly browned and lightly crisped.
- Remove the tortilla to a paper towel to absorb oil, and using tongs, carefully fold the tortilla over to create a taco shape.
- Fill the tortillas with the taco meat. Add desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
RECIPE NOTES
- Most taco recipes say to add water to the meat, but tomato sauce adds SO much more flavor and helps the seasoning adhere to the meat. Once you try it this way, you'll never use water again!
- Frying your own corn tortillas only takes a few minutes and makes a huge difference in flavor! Don't skip this step!
- Don't love ground meat? You could also use chicken breasts and gluten-free taco seasoning mix to make chicken tacos.
- There are so many ways to customize this with your favorite taco toppings! Try jalapenos, pickled red onions, avocado crema, sour cream, hot sauce, black beans, pico de gallo, etc! You could also use all of these ingredients to make an amazing taco salad or taco bowls.
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg