Walking tacos
Seasoned beef and crunchy corn chips in a bag, topped with cheese, lettuce and avocado, eaten with a fork.
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- Pregnancy
- High blood pressure
- Gluten-free
- Kid-friendly
- Sheet pan
- One pan
- Quick
- Gluten-free Mexican
Ingredients
- 450 g lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 bags single-serve corn chips, check gluten-free on the bag
- ½ head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 200 g cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 100 g cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, cut in wedges
Method
- Brown the beef in the oil over medium-high heat, breaking it up.
- Stir in the spices and salt; cook until fragrant.
- Spoon out the kids' share of plain beef now.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Simmer the rest with a splash of water until saucy.5 min timer
- Crush the chip bags gently, then open into open bowls.
- Let everyone layer beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado and lime.
Kids’ plate: Walking tacos
On the plate: Plain taco beef, crushed corn chips, grated cheese and avocado slices; tomatoes and lime left off.
Make it a game: Eating straight out of the bag with a fork feels like a campout. Pick a chip crunch and listen for it.
Set it aside at step 3, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Corn chips and a homemade spice blend keep this gluten-free with nothing to hide.
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.
Cooking for more than one diet?
Add everyone you cook for, with their allergies, diets and ages. Gluten checks this recipe for each of them and tells you what to change for anyone who can’t eat it as written. It’s free.
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