Gluten Free Taco Bell Tacos

One might think that a Crispy Corn Taco is wheat free but check the ingredients ,before eating, you may be very surprised. If an ingredient is listed as soybean, does this mean that soy sauce is used in the recipe? Soy Sauce contains wheat whereas Tamari Sauce does not. Even if the tacos are made with 100% Corn, are they fried in the same oil that is used for wheat based tortillas?

I have a client that loves Taco Bell Beef Tacos. I decided to make the taco seasoning that tastes like Taco Bells, leaving out the wheat. I serve them on a certified gluten free crispy corn taco. Here is the recipe:

Taco Bell Style Taco Seasoning:

Yield: Enough seasoning for two batches (1 pound Ground Beef, or Turkey, each)

2 ½ Tbsp.Cornstarch
2 Tbsp.Dried Onion Flakes
2 Tbsp. Beef Bouillon Cubes, crushed
2 tsp.Garlic Salt
2 tsp.Cumin
2 tsp.Paprika
2 tsp.Chili Powder
1 tsp.Onion Powder
½ tsp.Cayenne
½ tsp Granulated Sugar

To prepare:
1.Brown 1 lb. Beef or Turkey, in pan. Drain off fat, if using beef.
2.Add HALF of Seasoning Mix and ¾ Cup Water.
3.Bring to a boil, lower flame and simmer for approximately 7 minutes
4.Assemble Tacos and top with shredded lettuce, cheese, and tomato salsa,avocado…..

Now, if you are opposed to animal protein and would like to make the same Taco Bell style Tacos, you would opt for this even healthier version of the same recipe:

Yield: Seasoning for 1 pound of meat alternative