Step up your homemade turkey tacos with soft corn tortillas and homemade gluten free taco seasoning. After reading ingredient labels many gluten free cooks lean into cooking with whole foods and mixing their own spices. Then you can add toppings that excite you. From chipotle mayo to fruit salsa and everything in between.
Your kids might have an idea of what a taco should look like but you don't need to have that. Try filling your taco with juicy pork carnitas or leftover flank steak with chipotle-honey sauce. If it's a Taco Party with friends make homemade Aztec Chocolate Ice Cream for the grand finale!
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Ingredients
Basic taco filling ingredients are usually things you have in your cupboard. That always makes cooking easier.
- Chili powder, paprika, dried oregano & garlic powder - Four spices you probably have in your spice cupboard already.
- Ground turkey - A nice change from beef tacos.
- Canned tomato sauce - This makes the filling a little saucy and I like that.
- Chipotle powder - Optional for adventurous cooks who love smoke and heat.
- Corn tortillas - Homemade is fun and easy with the right set up and the right mindset.
See recipe card for complete ingredient list and exact amounts.
Homemade Gluten Free Taco Seasoning
With just four ingredients, plus salt, homemade taco seasoning is easy to make. Single spices is the way to go, then use them to make any spice combinations you need. I make the full recipe and store it in a spice bottle. I have the recipe taped right to the bottle and refill it when it's empty.
Making Homemade Corn Tortillas
The set up for making tortillas, or lack of one, is the barrier! Collect all the parts, keep them together and start making homemade corn tortillas any time. This is a great family dinner if you've got someone who likes this job.
For step-by-step instructions check out my post for homemade corn tortillas. Once you've made these you just might fall in love with the heavenly aroma and taste of fresh corn tortillas.
Top Tip
Make homemade chipotle mayo. If you've only had what they serve at fast food restaurants you are in for a real treat. Put in a squeeze bottle and watch it disappear. Try it on sandwiches, Mexican inspired pizzas, nachos, quesadillas and of course, tacos. Everyone loves chipotle mayo and on top of tacos is the ideal place for it. It's easy to make and will keep in the fridge for weeks. (But it won't last that long, guaranteed!)
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Tacos with gluten free taco seasoning recipe
Ingredients
TACO SEASONING SPICE
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
TURKEY FILLING
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup canned tomato sauce (213 ml can)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning spice (add more if you like)
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder (optional for more heat and a little smokiness)
TACO TOPPINGS
- chopped lettuce
- grated cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- diced tomato
- diced avocado
- diced red onion or green onion
- chopped fresh cilantro
- chipotle mayonnaise
- sour cream
12-16 CORN TORTILLAS
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1⅓ cups water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
MAKE TACO SEASONING SPICE
- Combine spices and store in spice jar for everyday use.
TURKEY FILLING
- Heat oil in pan.
- Add turkey and onion stirring to break up meat. Cook until browned and onion is almost soft, 6-8 minutes.
- Add taco seasoning spice and tomato sauce. Cook for a few more minutes.
- Serve hot as a filling for assemble-your-own tacos.
PREPARE TOPPINGS
- While turkey is cooking, cut and arrange toppings of your choice on a platter for DIY style tacos. Can be done in advance.
MAKE CORN TORTILLAS
- Mix masa harina, water and salt, adding more water as needed to form dough.
- Shape into 16 balls and flatten with tortilla press.
- Cook tortillas in hot frying pan, with a bit of oil. Turn once.
- Wrap tortillas in a folded towel while cooking the rest. This will steam them and make them soft enough to fold and place into a taco holder.
SERVING
- Serve warm tortillas with turkey filling and all the toppings.
Nutrition
Recipe FAQs
Not always. Some taco seasoning packages have additives or can use wheat flour or wheat starch as a thickener. Rather than read labels, I recommend you make your own. It's easy to make and helps keep your own spices moving.
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