Allergy-Friendly Beef Tacos in a Bowl

These Beef Tacos in a Bowl feature all the great flavors of Mexican cuisine. But it’s done with a lighter touch that’s perfect for a summer’s evening or when tuning in for a big game.

Makes: 4 servings
Free of: gluten and all top allergens

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 3/4 tsp salt, divided
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp non-GMO canola oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 jalapeño, halved and seeds removed
  • 1 green onion, trimmed and halved
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • Non-GMO canola oil for frying
  • 2 corn tortillas (see Recipe Tips)
  • 6 cups mixed greens (see Recipe Tips)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves

Recipe Tips

For the corn tortillas, look for allergy- friendly brands. If there are no issues with gluten, this recipe also works well with wheat tortillas.

Use greens of your preference e.g. mixed baby greens or kale.

Instructions

  1. In a measuring cup, stir vinegar, sugar and l teaspoon of salt into the boiled water, until dissolved. Add onion slices, then let sit for one hour.
  2. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté beef, using the back of a wooden spoon to break up, for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder and ½ teaspoon of salt. Continue cooking, 6-7 minutes, until no pink remains in the beef, and there are crispy bits.
  3. For dressing, in a small skillet over medium heat, cook jalapeño until it’s blistered and lightly charred, about 5 minutes per side. Place in food processor and blend on high speed with green onion, lime juice, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Slowly stream in olive oil and pulse the mixture until emulsified.
  4. Heat canola oil, 1-inch deep, in small pot over medium heat. Halve tortillas and slice into 1/2-inch thick strips crosswise. Fry until golden and crisp, 2-3 minutes. Remove to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
  5. To assemble salad, divide greens among 4 bowls. Top with beef, tomatoes, avocado, pickled onion slices from Step 1, cilantro, and fried tortillas strips. Drizzle with dressing.

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