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Beef Tacos with Cilantro-Jalapeño Salsa

Crisp-edged, cumin-seasoned beef meets cool shredded lettuce and a punchy cilantro-jalapeño salsa in warm corn tortillas.

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Beef Tacos with Cilantro-Jalapeño Salsa
20 mintotal
1servings
12ingredients

Ingredients

  • 180 g ground beef, 85% lean
  • 3 gluten-free corn tortillas
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems, chopped
  • ¼ jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • 0.35 tsp salt

Method

  1. Season the beef with salt and cumin while the skillet heats.
  2. Sear beef in hot olive oil until deeply browned, breaking it apart.5 min timer
  3. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant; remove skillet from heat.1 min timer
  4. Mix cilantro, jalapeño, lime, onion, and tomato into a chunky salsa.
  5. Warm tortillas in the skillet until soft and lightly toasted.1 min timer
  6. Fill tortillas with beef, lettuce, and salsa; serve immediately.

Why it works

  • Gluten-free: Gluten-free corn tortillas and plain seasonings keep wheat and hidden gluten out.
  • Celiac disease: Gluten-free corn tortillas, fresh produce, and plain spices make this a simple gluten-free taco.
  • Wheat allergy: Gluten-free corn tortillas and unblended seasonings keep wheat, barley, rye, and oats out.

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