Taco Seasoning

[sdore]

Hello everyone. I have a question. I made tacos for dinner last night and I felt ill after. I uses gluten free (ortega) shells and McCormics taco seasonings. I thought these seasonings were gluten free? Has anyone else had issues with this. Is there any other taco seasoning that I can use that is good and gluten free?

steph

[KaitiUSA]

I have not used McCormicks taco seasoning but they will list on it if it contains wheat,rye,barley,oats. They are a brand like Kraft. Did you check the label?

[megzmc3611]

I was actually in the grocery store this week and had the McCormicks taco seasoning packet in my hand wondering of the gluten-free status. I called the 800 number on the packet and the rep assured me that all of the McCormick taco seasonings are gluten-free.

[jenvan]

Taco seasoning makes me sick--even if it is gluten-free. I think it is the corn ingredients--its pretty intense with spices too. If I make my own seasoning with separate ingredients I am okay, but can't use the prepackaged taco seasoning...

[sdore]

Thanks! I am not sure what it was then. Maybe it was the spices? I have always been able to eat tacos even before going gluten-free. Maybe I am more senstive to the spices now.

Thanks to all!

[jknnej]

Hi there,

I use McCormicks' ORIGINAL taco seasoning with no problem. Was your beef 100% pure? Maybe your tummy is just upset with the spices or something else you ate was contaminated.

One time I bought beef at the butcher, came home, and found a tiny bit of breading in it! It turns out it was stored right next to breaded chicken!!!!

This could be your problem as well.....

[sdore]

Does anyone know of any other seasoning that I can try?

[jenvan]

I usually make my own from individual spices--

for tacos, you could try paprika, cumin, onion/garlic powder, chili powder, garlic salt, black/red pepper. You'll be able to make it exactly like you want it. You wouldn't have to use all of these spices either. Good luck !

[tarnalberry]

Yeah, I've seen ground beef that has wheat added to it. (The stuff wrapped up at the butcher's counter... freaked me out! They do have to label it, but I wouldn't have otherwise thought I'd have to look!)

I like Spice Hunter's Fajita Seasoning. Tasty!