Beef Taco Recipe with Cilantro Slaw and Avocado Cream

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This Beef Taco Recipe is the perfect way to elevate your Taco Tuesday!  With a flavor-packed cilantro slaw and delicious avocado cream, these ground beef tacos are anything but boring.  Naturally gluten free with dairy free and vegan options.

If I had to pick one type of recipe to create 100 or more versions of it would be a toss up between tacos, bowls and pizza.

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Today, I’m sharing another taco recipe favorite with you. This Beef Taco Recipe with Cilantro Slaw and Avocado Dressing is out of this world. The first time a made them, hubby commented four times that they were incredible. Since he gets tacos in one form or another at least once a week, that is pretty remarkable.

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I love the acid in the meat sauce, the subtle kick of the cilantro slaw and the coolness of the avocado dressing.

Speaking of the dressing, unless you tend to us a lot on your tacos, chances are you are going to have some left over. I recommend using them for wraps, bowls or thinning a little with water, buttermilk or oil to make a salad dressing.

I always try to start the week with a versatile dressing like this that I can use to quickly create meals throughout the week.

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Beef Taco Recipe with Cilantro Slaw and Avocado Cream

This Beef Taco Recipe is perfect for Taco Tuesday! Who says ground beef tacos are boring? With a cilantro slaw and avocado cream, these beef tacos are sure to be a hit. Naturally gluten free with dairy free and vegan options.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Gluten Free

Servings: 6

Calories: 428kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

Cilantro Slaw

• 1/2 cabbage sliced thin
• 1 onion sliced thin
• 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne papper
• Meat
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 pound ground beef or Beyond Meat Crumbles
• For Serving
• 12 corn tortillas organic
• Queso Fresco optional
• Avocado Cream

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Instructions

• Combine cilantro, lime juice, oil, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Whisk until combined. 
• In a large bowl toss together cabbage, onion and jalapeno. Toss with dressing. (If you are making this ahead, plan to use green cabbage or the color can run.)
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, avocado oil, paprika and cumin.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Brown beef over medium high heat, breaking up with the back of a spoon. Alternatively, heat Beyond Meat Crumbles according to package directions. Stir spice mixture in and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Heat tortillas in a dry skillet.
• To serve, add beef to tortillas. Top with slaw, queso fresco and avocado cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 33.7mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3.4mg