Gluten-Free Beef Tacos with Lettuce, Tomato and Avocado
Juicy, gently spiced beef tucks into warm corn tortillas with crisp lettuce, tomato and creamy avocado. A squeeze of lime brightens every bite.
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Ingredients
- 500 g lean ground beef
- 8 certified gluten-free corn tortillas
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Method
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable; keep covered.1 min timer
- Heat oil in the skillet; brown beef, breaking it into crumbles.6 min timer
- Stir in cumin, paprika, oregano, and onion; cook until fragrant.2 min timer
- Add a splash of water and simmer until the beef is juicy.3 min timer
- Fill tortillas with beef, lettuce, tomato, and avocado; serve with lime.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Certified gluten-free corn tortillas keep the tacos free of gluten-containing grains and sauces.
- Wheat allergy: Certified gluten-free corn tortillas and plain seasonings keep wheat out of every part.
- Gluten-free: Certified gluten-free corn tortillas and plain seasonings keep gluten out of the tacos.
- No spicy food: Mild cumin, paprika and oregano season the beef without chili heat.
- Tree nut allergy: The tacos use olive oil and no tree nuts or nut-based toppings.
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