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Beef Taco Recipe with Cilantro Slaw and Avocado Cream

Welcome to a new twist on Taco Tuesday with our enticing Beef Taco recipe! Imagine sinking your teeth into tortillas filled with juicy, seasoned ground beef, topped with a vibrant cilantro slaw that's bursting with freshness. We've elevated the humble taco with a luscious avocado cream that adds a layer of creamy delight.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Gluten Free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 428kcal

Ingredients

Cilantro Slaw

  • ½ cabbage sliced thin
  • 1 onion sliced thin
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ¼ 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

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