Gluten-Free Carne Asada Tacos with Charred Pineapple Salsa
Hard-seared steak meets smoky pineapple and fresh cilantro in soft corn tortillas. Charred scallion tops bring a gentle savory note to every bite.
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Ingredients
- 180 g beef skirt steak, cut into two wide strips
- ½ tbsp gluten-free tamari
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 100 g fresh pineapple, cut into thick rings
- 15 g green tops of scallions, cut into thick pieces
- 8 g fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 gluten-free corn tortillas
- 20 g romaine lettuce, shredded
Method
- Season the steak with tamari, salt, and half the oil.
- Heat a grill pan until smoking hot; char pineapple and scallion tops.4 min timer
- Grill steak until browned, turning once; reach 145°F/63°C.6 min timer
- Rest steak, then chop pineapple and scallion tops with cilantro.5 min timer
- Warm tortillas; slice steak thinly and serve with salsa and lettuce.1 min timer
Why it works
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free tamari and corn tortillas keep wheat and gluten out.
- Shellfish allergy: Steak, pineapple and cilantro make the salsa without shellfish.
- Acid reflux (GERD): No tomato, citrus, chili or vinegar; scallion tops and oil stay modest.
- PCOS: Steak, lettuce and pineapple salsa pair with a modest portion of corn tortillas.
- Wheat allergy: Gluten-free tamari and corn tortillas keep wheat out.
- No spicy food: Pineapple, scallion tops and cilantro bring flavor without chili heat.
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