Gluten Free Beef Tacos with Pico de Gallo
Taco night just got a serious upgrade, and this version serves four with bold, from-scratch flavor that doesn't cut any corners. The seasoned ground beef gets a full blend of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, so every bite is deeply savory and aromatic. While the beef cooks, a bright pico de gallo made with Roma tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, and fresh lime juice sits on the counter doing its thing — the flavors meld together beautifully by the time you're ready to assemble. Corn tortillas are naturally wheat-free, which makes them the perfect base here, and charring them directly over a gas burner gives you that slightly smoky, restaurant-style edge that store-bought taco kits can never replicate. One thing worth knowing: packaged taco seasoning blends often sneak in wheat-based fillers or anti-caking agents, so mixing your own spices from scratch — as this recipe does — keeps everything clean and worry-free. Pile on the beef, spoon over that fresh pico, and finish with a squeeze of lime for a weeknight dinner that tastes like it took way more effort than it did.
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4 servings
For the pico de gallo
- 4 medium roma tomatoes, finely diced
- ½ medium white onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- ½ tsp salt
For the beef
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup water
For serving
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir to combine, then set aside at room temperature while you prepare the beef — the flavors will meld as it sits.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains at the center, about 7–8 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
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