Our gluten-free tacos are made with shredded beef seasoned perfectly with a homemade taco seasoning mix. We include instructions on how to make frozen beef in the instant pot or cook all day in the slow cooker. Either way, the results are the same, delicious tender beef tacos that your family will love.
Topped with lettuce, cilantro, and salsa or any of your favorite taco toppings, tacos have never been easier! Truly the best Taco Tuesday meal that is quick, easy, and packed with flavor.
If your family enjoys tacos as much as mine, our Oven Baked Chicken Tacos, Taco Pasta Bake, Steak Skillet Nachos, Taco Quesadilla, Oven Baked Tacos and Layered Taco Dip are must-try recipes!
Weeknight dinners wouldn’t be the same without the help of our Instant Pot and slow cooker. Between these two kitchen appliances, we have created some of our most popular recipes. From Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes and Pulled Pork Roast Instant Pot Recipe, Instant Pot Salmon and Rice, to Slow Cooker Whole Chicken & Vegetables and Crockpot Irish Beef Stew.
Related: How To Use An Instant Pot: A Beginners Guide
Once you pick your preferred method of cooking, get started on this tender and delicious taco recipe today. Read the step-by-step instructions or use the free printable recipe card below. Enjoy!
Equipment
- instant pot or slow cooker
- measuring cups and spoons
- 2 forks for shredding
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast ✅
- 2 gluten-free tacos seasoning (doubled)
- 1 cup beef broth ✅
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup salsa ✅
- 16 corn tortillas
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make
Add the beef and seasonings to the instant pot or slow cooker
Place the chuck roast into the instant pot or slow cooker. Add the beef broth, taco seasoning ingredients, and lime juice.
Prep the beef to serve
Using two forks, shred the beef in the instant pot or slow cooker.
Serve
Serve on corn tortilla shells or gluten-free flour shells.
Instant Pot Directions
Cook frozen chuck roast in the instant pot for 90 minutes. If thawed, cook for 60 minutes. You can do a quick release once the cooking time is over or let it release on its own.
Slow Cooker Directions
Cook thawed beef in the slow cooker on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
Taco Toppings
Top with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, cilantro, and salsa, or pick any taco topping below:
- Pico de Gallo
- guacamole
- Spicy Sour Cream
- jalapenos
- shredded cheese
- Pineapple Coleslaw
- black olives
- diced onions
Then pair with Refried Beans and Spanish Rice for an outstanding dinner meal!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Simply swap the shredded beef for Instant Pot Shredded Chicken seasoned with our delicious Chicken Taco Seasoning Recipe.
Many brands will contain gluten, which makes it important to read ingredients closely and check for certified gluten-free labels. We now have our own homemade taco seasoning blend that is perfectly balanced in flavor. We recommend making our seasoning in bulk and storing it in a mason jar to use for all your Mexican-inspired recipes!
Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free. Many brands now offer a gluten-free flour tortilla that can be swapped for corn tortillas if preferred. You could also create homemade tortillas by following our How To Make Gluten-Free Tortillas guide! It is a super fun and engaging kid cooking activity.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days to reheat and serve in a taco shell, on top of tortilla chips or over a bed of Spanish rice.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Double check the taco seasoning packet before adding to the roast by reading the ingredients list and looking for the certified gluten free label.
- Serve the taco meat in a taco or burrito or on top of a salad or tostada.
- If serving as tacos, top each one with lettuce and salsa or share a variety of toppings around the table to let everyone customize their own.
More Beef Recipes To Try
- Gluten-Free Ground Beef Recipes
- Crockpot Irish Beef Stew
- Instant Pot Roast Beef and Gravy
- Instant Pot Beef Bone Broth
- Frozen Ground Beef in the Instant Pot
- Mexican Shells with Ground Beef
- Ground Beef and Bean Burrito
- Instant Pot Beef and Noodles
- Whole Beef Tenderloin Steak Recipe
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Gluten Free Tacos
Equipment
- instant pot or slow cooker
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast ✅
- 2 gluten-free tacos seasoning (doubled)
- 1 cup beef broth ✅
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup salsa ✅
- 16 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Add the beef and seasonings to the instant pot or slow cooker. Place the chuck roast into the instant pot or slow cooker. Add the beef broth, taco seasoning ingredients, and juice of 1 lime.3 pounds beef chuck roast, 1 cup beef broth, 1 lime, juiced, 2 gluten-free tacos seasoning (doubled)
Instant Pot
- ⭐️Cook. Cook frozen chuck roast in the instant pot for 90 minutes. If thawed, cook for 60 minutes. You can do a quick release once the cooking time is over or let it release on it's own.
Slow Cooker
- Cook. Cook thawed beef in the slow cooker on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- Prep the beef to serve. Using two forks, shred the beef in the instant pot or slow cooker.
- Serve. Serve on corn tortilla shells or gluten-free flour shells. Top with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, cilantro, and salsa.1/2 cup shredded lettuce, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 16 corn tortillas, 1/4 cup salsa
Notes
Taco Toppings
Top with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, cilantro, and salsa or pick any taco topping below:- Pico de Gallo
- guacamole
- Spicy Sour Cream
- jalapenos
- shredded cheese
- Pineapple Coleslaw
- black olives
- diced onions
Nutrition
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