Simple Homemade Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning

There's no need to spend extra money or time figuring out which taco seasoning brands are safe for a GF diet! Make an easy gluten-free taco seasoning, perfect for ground beef, chicken, or to spice up your favorite Mexican dishes, using simple, staple spices you have right in your kitchen.

Prep Time 1

Total Time 1

Servings

Author Melissa Erdelac

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika I prefer smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl whisk together all the spices. Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Makes 2 tablespoons of blend, which is enough for one pound of ground meat, beef or turkey, or 1 ½ pounds chicken, cooked and shredded.

Notes

Tips for Use

When cooking taco meat I suggest the technique described in this gluten-free tacos recipe. Some options for cooking liquid are water, GF broth, tomato sauce, quick gluten-free enchilada sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, salsa or combination of any of these things.

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