Gluten-free burritos
Beef and black bean burritos in large gluten-free tortillas, with rice, lettuce, cheese and lime.
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- Pregnancy
- Toddlers
- High blood pressure
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- Kid-friendly
- Sheet pan
- One pan
- Gluten-free Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 large gluten-free tortillas, labelled gluten-free, warmed
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 can canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 80 g cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 lime
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup salsa, check the label says gluten-free
Method
- Start the rice simmering in salted water.25 min timer
- Brown the beef in the oil, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in the cumin, oregano and paprika and cook until fragrant.
- Add the beans and let them warm through with the beef.5 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share of beef and beans before adding lime and cilantro.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Warm the tortillas and pile everything in with lettuce, cheese and salsa.
Kids’ plate: Beef burrito roll-ups
On the plate: Plain seasoned beef and beans in a warm tortilla, rice on the side, grated cheese on top.
Make it a game: Roll it up like a sleeping bag and see how big the burrito grows.
Set it aside at step 5, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Gluten-free tortillas, labelled salsa and plain seasonings: no wheat anywhere in the wrap.
- Kid (4–12): Mild beef and beans in a soft tortilla, rolled small with cheese and salsa for dipping.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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