Gluten-Free Beef Tacos in Corn Tortillas

Ingredients

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• 1.5 lbs ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder Shop
• 1 tsp cumin Shop
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika Shop
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) Shop
• 1 cup gluten-free beef broth or water Shop
• 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos Shop
• 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch Shop
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 8-12 corn tortillas Shop

Instructions

1. 1 In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
2. 2 Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the browned ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened and become translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. 3 Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) over the beef and onion mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly and cook for about 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
4. 4 In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free beef broth or water with the gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos and the cornstarch or arrowroot starch until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the beef.
5. 5 Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce clings to the meat.
6. 6 While the beef mixture simmers, warm the corn tortillas according to package directions. This can be done in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable, or wrapped in a damp paper towel and microwaved for 30-60 seconds. Serve the seasoned ground beef immediately in the warmed corn tortillas, with your favorite taco toppings.

Nutrition (per serving)

Tips & Notes

• Use chili powder labeled gluten-free, since some blends contain fillers.
• Brown the ground beef well before adding the onion so the taco filling has deep flavor.
• Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet just before serving so they stay pliable and don't crack.

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