gluten free tacos?

colbs39 · Joined: 19 Feb 2007 Posts: 26

I need a taco! Does anyone know of a good recipe or mix that i can buy at stop and shop? I have heard that i can eat alot of mexican food but not sure exactly what?

isto · Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:01 pm Post subject:

I don't buy a mix, but just brown ground beef, then add minced dried onion, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, a smidge of salt, and a splash of water and simmer until the water evaporates. It is superb!

nancw · Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Posts: 855 Location: Denver, CO

We prepare as Isto describes, and add a can of Rotel (tomatos and jalapenos) as the beef is almost done cooking. We use the Old El Paso White Corn taco shells and there are never any leftovers!

colbs39 · Joined: 19 Feb 2007 Posts: 26

wow that sounds good...i will have to make it for dinner tomorrow! thanks guys Smile

mchess · Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 102 Location: Oklahoma

I think the rotel tomatoes are not GF. I could be wrong but I got sick from it and when I read the ingredients before I ate it. I knew I was talking a chance but one of the ingredients mentioned (a firming agent). I remember questioning that but it was on a sunday and you can't call the company on a weekend. So I took a chance and got so sick.

The tacos that my kids love and I never have left overs in fact they fight over the last one. I put in grated onion and grated potato and fry the white or yellow corn tortilla in shape of a taco in any kind of oil. I have used olive oil. After that put cheese and pace picante sauce on it . Thats it. I have made it with taco seasoning from the Gluten free pantry but my family has always like it with no seasoning. Even before going gluten free.
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nancw · Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Posts: 855 Location: Denver, CO

Thanks for the warning, Melissa. I haven't had any trouble with Rotel, but I'll check it out anyway.

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 8607 Location: WI, USA

Rotel is a ConAgra Company...so reading the label will tell you all you need to know. My can of Milder Dice Tomatoes & Green Chilies say:
Tomatoes w/ juice, water, chopped green chili peppers, less than 2% of salt, citric acid, calcium chloride (a firming agent), spice.

I see no problems there.

Hi Melissa, good to see you again!! Smile

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mchess · Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 102 Location: Oklahoma

Thanks Al. I ve have been here all the time. I never left. Just so busy I read mostly.
HMMM ....Must have been something else that made me sick that day. By the way That firming agent isn't flour based? What is it exactly do you know by any chance?
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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 8607 Location: WI, USA

What about citric acid - while it's GF, some people have felt they have issues with it.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_chloride

Calcium chloride is an ionic compound of calcium and chlorine. It is highly soluble in water and it is deliquescent. It is a salt that is solid at room temperature, and it behaves as a typical ionic halide. It has several common applications such as brine for refrigeration plants, ice and dust control on roads, and in cement. It can be produced directly from limestone, but large amounts are also produced as a by-product of the Solvay process. Because of its hygroscopic nature, it must be kept in tightly-sealed containers.

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Calcium chloride tastes extremely salty and is used as an ingredient in some foods, especially pickles, to give a salty taste while not increasing the food's sodium content.

It's also used as an ingredient in canned vegetables to maintain firmness.
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ostrich · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 4170 Location: Nebraska

We use the Old El Paso spice mix and taco shells (DH uses flour tortillas). No problems.
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Tim · Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Posts: 64

I use Penzey's taco seasoning or Pace Picante to season the meat. I find that I prefer a taco salad with maybe some crushed tostitos. I find it easier to add GF avacado.

isto · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:01 pm Post subject: Re: taco salad

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NickisDragon · Joined: 06 Oct 2005 Posts: 331 Location: S.E. Michigan

Oooh--Penzey's leaves the "other" spices in the dust quality wise. The last time I checked, they said that only the soup bases were not safe.
No fillers in anything else, just spices.
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sarahceliac · Joined: 18 Jun 2006 Posts: 189 Location: MA

I too use El-paso spice and shells, Yummmmmm

I am now wanting to try a taco salad with tostitos and add the guac, yummm good idea. It took me a while to get used to avacado, as I didn't grow up on it, but once I was introduced, I can't get enough.
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