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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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Beef Tacos with Lettuce, Tomato and Avocado
20 mintotal
4servings
11ingredients

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

  1. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable; keep covered.1 min timer
  2. Heat oil in the skillet; brown beef, breaking it into crumbles.6 min timer
  3. Stir in cumin, paprika, oregano, and onion; cook until fragrant.2 min timer
  4. Add a splash of water and simmer until the beef is juicy.3 min timer
  5. 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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