Gluten-Free Hard Shell Tacos

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These Gluten-Free Hard Shell Tacos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, bursting with flavor and customizable to fit every taste. Whether you’re filling them with seasoned ground beef, chicken, shrimp, or a hearty black bean mixture, each taco can be customized and loaded with your favorite toppings. These tacos are as versatile as they are delicious!

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Ingredients

For the Filling (Choose one or a combination):
- 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or chicken
- 1 lb shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
- 1 lb fish (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi), cooked and flaked
- 1 lb shrimp, cooked
- Vegetarian option: 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained, mashed with a fork
Taco Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder (gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Hard Taco Shells:
- Corn hard taco shells
Toppings (Get creative!):
- Shredded lettuce
- Chopped tomatoes
- Diced red onion
- Shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges

Menu info

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the Filling:

Ground meat: Brown the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease. Stir in the taco seasoning and a little water (about 1/4 cup) and simmer for a few minutes.
Shredded chicken: If using rotisserie chicken, shred it. Otherwise, cook chicken breasts and then shred. Toss with taco seasoning.
Fish or shrimp: Cook according to package instructions (pan-fried, baked, or grilled). Flake or chop and toss with taco seasoning.
Vegetarian: Heat the mashed black beans in a skillet with the taco seasoning.

Step 2

Warm the Taco Shells: Warm the hard taco shells according to package instructions. Usually, this involves a quick bake in the oven to crisp them up.

Step 3

Assemble the Tacos: Fill each taco shell with your chosen filling and desired toppings.

Step 4

Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Tips & Variations

Spice it Up: Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper or add a few dashes of hot sauce for extra heat.
Make Ahead: You can prepare the filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
Customize: This recipe is very versatile. Use your favorite combinations of fillings and toppings to create your own unique tacos.

Important Note

While corn taco shells are usually gluten-free, it’s always a good idea to check the label just in case.
Double-check the labels of all other ingredients (like taco seasoning, sauces, and toppings) to ensure they are certified gluten-free.

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