B.T. Leigh's Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning

Ordinary taco seasoning packets can leave your tacos tasting overly salty, one-dimensional, or overwhelmed by fillers instead of real spices. Whether you're preparing ground beef tacos, grilled chicken, or a quick weeknight burrito bowl, you want a seasoning that brings smoky, savory flavor without overpowering the ingredients.

B.T. Leigh's Somethin' To Taco Bout Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning is a thoughtfully crafted spice blend featuring ancho, guajillo, chipotle morita, and New Mexico lumbre chiles, balanced with cumin, garlic, oregano, cocoa powder, annatto, and a restrained touch of cinnamon. Made without added sugar, MSG, or fillers like corn flour, this low-sodium, vegan-friendly seasoning brings warm, earthy flavor to tacos, burrito bowls, grilled meats, vegetables, beans, and more.

• Gluten-free taco seasoning: Made with real spices and no fillers like corn flour.
• Low sodium: Delivers layered seasoning flavor without relying on excessive salt.
• Sugar-free: Contains no added sugar, making it a versatile choice for savory dishes.
• No MSG: Crafted without added monosodium glutamate.
• Vegan-friendly: Suitable for seasoning plant-based meals, tofu, beans, and vegetables.
• Four-chile blend: Ancho, guajillo, chipotle morita, and New Mexico lumbre create a complex chile foundation.
• Warm, earthy flavor: Cumin, oregano, garlic, and onion provide familiar savory taco seasoning character.
• Unexpected depth: Cocoa powder, annatto, and cinnamon add complexity without dominating the flavor.
• More than taco seasoning: Works as a dry rub for chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, and other grilled foods.
• Easy weeknight cooking: A convenient way to season tacos, burrito bowls, beans, potatoes, and sheet pan meals.
• 4.7 oz bottle: A versatile addition to your everyday spice collection.

• Ground beef tacos
• Ground turkey tacos
• Chicken tacos
• Grilled chicken thighs
• Skirt steak
• Roasted pork
• Shrimp tacos
• Tofu tacos
• Plant-based crumbles
• Black beans
• Burrito bowls
• Sheet pan vegetables
• Roasted cauliflower
• Breakfast potatoes
• Rice bowls

Somethin' To Taco Bout is ideal for home cooks who want a more flavorful alternative to conventional taco seasoning packets. Its layered chile blend and savory spices make it particularly useful for anyone who appreciates complex seasoning without excessive salt, added sugar, or unnecessary fillers.

• Taco Tuesday enthusiasts
• Home cooks looking for gluten-free seasonings
• People seeking low-sodium taco seasoning
• Vegan and plant-based cooks
• Grilling enthusiasts
• Meal prep enthusiasts
• Fans of smoky chile flavor
• Home cooks who enjoy experimenting with dry rubs
• Specialty seasoning collectors
• Food lovers shopping for practical kitchen gifts

What makes Somethin' To Taco Bout different from a basic taco seasoning packet is its carefully layered chile foundation.

Rather than depending on one generic chile powder, the blend combines four distinct peppers:

• Ancho: Contributes rich, earthy chile character.
• Guajillo: Adds another layer of complex pepper flavor.
• Chipotle Morita: Brings smoky depth to the seasoning.
• New Mexico Lumbre: Contributes warm chile character and spice.

Together, these peppers create a savory, smoky foundation that works across tacos, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and other dishes.

A good taco seasoning needs more than chile peppers alone.

Somethin' To Taco Bout combines cumin, oregano, granulated garlic, and granulated onion to create the warm, savory character that makes taco seasoning so useful in everyday cooking.

The result is a balanced blend that complements beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu, beans, and vegetables without relying on excessive salt.

This seasoning includes several ingredients that help distinguish it from ordinary taco blends.

Cocoa powder contributes depth, annatto adds subtle rounded warmth and color, and cinnamon provides a restrained background note.

These ingredients work alongside the chiles and savory spices to create a more layered flavor without making the seasoning taste sweet or dessert-like.

Somethin' To Taco Bout is identified by B.T. Leigh's as gluten-free and made without fillers such as corn flour.

Instead of relying on filler ingredients, the blend focuses on chile peppers, herbs, and spices to deliver its distinctive flavor.

For shoppers looking for a gluten-free taco seasoning with a more ingredient-focused approach, this blend offers a flavorful alternative to conventional seasoning packets.

Too much salt can overpower the natural flavor of meat, vegetables, and beans.

B.T. Leigh's describes Somethin' To Taco Bout as a low-sodium seasoning designed to deliver savory flavor through its blend of chiles, cumin, garlic, oregano, and other spices.

Season your food first, taste, and add salt separately if desired. This approach gives you greater control over the finished dish.

Whether you're cooking for family or preparing a quick meal after work, Somethin' To Taco Bout makes it easy to bring complex taco seasoning flavor to the table.

Use it with ground beef, ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for tacos. It also works well in burrito bowls, rice bowls, and other meals where a warm, smoky, savory seasoning is welcome.

The manufacturer's suggested starting point is approximately 2 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of ground meat or plant-based crumbles, adjusting to taste.

Somethin' To Taco Bout is not limited to tacos.

Its chile-forward flavor profile makes it a practical dry rub for grilled chicken thighs, skirt steak, pork, shrimp, and other proteins.

Apply it before grilling or roasting to add smoky, savory seasoning without needing a separate marinade or complicated spice mixture.

Because the seasoning is vegan-friendly, it can be used across a wide variety of plant-based dishes.

Try it with black beans, roasted cauliflower, sheet pan vegetables, tofu, or breakfast potatoes.

Its combination of warm chiles, cumin, garlic, and oregano adds savory depth without relying on meat-based ingredients.

B.T. Leigh's Sauces and Rubs received recognition at the 2024 SauceKingNYC Rub Awards for Best Line of Rubs.

Somethin' To Taco Bout is part of the brand's distinctive seasoning collection, offering a versatile alternative to traditional barbecue rubs.

Somethin' To Taco Bout works well as an everyday seasoning alongside other specialty sauces and rubs.

For a sweet-and-tangy finishing option, explore B.T. Leigh's Somethin' Somethin' Sauce.

For a vinegar-forward sauce with harissa-inspired flavor, try B.T. Leigh's The Magical Mop.

For cooks who enjoy stronger chile heat, B.T. Leigh's Somethin' To Cry About Sweet & Spicy BBQ Rub offers a different seasoning profile with Carolina Reaper chile flakes.

Somethin' To Taco Bout makes a thoughtful addition to a kitchen gift basket for someone who enjoys tacos, grilling, meal prep, or experimenting with new spices.

Pair it with other B.T. Leigh's seasonings or specialty sauces to create a flavorful gift for a home cook who appreciates distinctive ingredients and versatile cooking applications.

• For ground meat: Start with 2 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of ground beef, turkey, or plant-based crumbles, then adjust to taste.
• For tacos: Season your filling during cooking so the spices can distribute evenly throughout the dish.
• For grilled chicken: Use the seasoning as a dry rub before grilling chicken thighs or other cuts.
• For burrito bowls: Add the seasoning to your protein, beans, or vegetables to build a cohesive flavor profile.
• For vegetables: Toss with oil and seasoning before roasting.
• For black beans: Stir in a small amount, taste, and adjust before serving.
• For low-sodium cooking: Season first, then add extra salt only if desired.
• For meal prep: Use the same seasoning across proteins, beans, and vegetables for several easy meal combinations.