Buy Now → Beef Soft Tacos with Garlic Slaw
Because everyone deserves tacos, these Beef Soft Tacos with Garlic Slaw are 100% grain, gluten & dairy free, as well as paleo & AIP friendly. Oh, and delicious. Really, really delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch of Foolproof Grain Free Tortillas
For the beef soft tacos filling:
- 1 lb / 454 g 85% ground beef
- 1/2 cup / 120 ml chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp / 2 g dried oregano
- 2 tsp / 1 g dried cilantro
- 1 tsp / 3 g garlic powder
- 1 tsp / 2 g ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
For the garlic slaw:
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp / 15 ml white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar, see notes
- 2 tbsp / 30 ml neutral flavored oil like avocado oil or mild olive oil
- 4 cups / 240 g coleslaw mix or finely shredded cabbage
For the garnish:
- 1/2 cup / 70 g diced red onion
- 2 medium green onions, sliced finely
- 1 tbsp / 15 ml lime juice (about 1/2 a lime)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp / 5 g minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
- PREP: Follow the instructions for making the Foolproof Grain Free Tortillas, either dividing them into six 6″ tortillas or 12 mini 4″ tortillas. Keep the tortillas warm, wrapped in a clean cloth.
- BROWN: Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking up with a spatula or the back of a spoon, until the beef is in bite size pieces, the fat has rendered and the meat is just beginning to brown.
- SEASON: Pour the broth or water into the skillet, along with the oregano, cilantro, garlic, ginger, onion powder and salt. Stir to combine. Simmer until the liquid has evaporated and the meat is evenly coated in the seasoning, about 3 or 4 minutes. Turn off & remove from the heat, then cover the pan with a lid to keep warm.
- DRESS: Crush or mince the garlic as finely as possible and add to a bowl, along with the vinegar and oil. Whisk together. Add the coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage and use tongs to toss the vegetables until they’re evenly coated in the dressing. Taste and, if you like, add additional oil or vinegar and a pinch of salt.
- MIX: Add the diced red onion and sliced green onions to a bowl, along with the lime juice and salt. Use a spoon to toss together and marinate in the lime juice.
- ASSEMBLE: Lay out the warm tortillas on a platter or divided between plates. Divide the dressed garlic slaw between tortillas, then top with seasoned beef. Spoon over the dressed onion garnish, then sprinkle the tortillas with the minced cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
White wine vinegar will yield a gentler acidity than apple cider vinegar, which is a little stronger and with a bit more of a bite and depth of flavor. If you’re using white wine vinegar, you may want to increase the amount a little to your taste.
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