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Sarah Erickson

Gluten Free Baked Tacos Recipe with Ground Beef

These easy baked ground beef tacos that are gluten free and dairy free and can even be made grain free and paleo depending on what tortillas and toppings you chose. These are a family favorite and we have them 2-3 times per month.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 Tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

AIP Ground Beef Taco Meat
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground chicken, or turkey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 TBS coconut aminos
  • 1 lime juice only
Baked Tacos
  • 6 gluten free or grain free tortillas
  • 1 cup dairy-free cheese omit for AIP
  • Avocado or coconut oil spray
Avocado Crema
  • ½ avocado
  • 1/3 cup full fat coconut cream
  • ¼ cup water plus more to thin
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup loosely packed cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Favorite Toppings
  • Guacamole
  • Dairy-free sour cream
  • Cilantro
  • Avocado Crema
  • Red onions

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Add ground beef to skillet over medium-high heat.  Sprinkle with salt. When just about finished cooking, add oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric. Stir to combine. Add coconut aminos and lime juice.  Stir to combine and cook until evaporated.
  3. Warm up tortillas so they are pliable.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Lay tortillas flat on baking sheet and spray one side of the tortillas with cooking spray, leaving the sprayed side down.
  6. Assembled the tacos: sprinkle some cheese on each tortilla, then ground beef, then a little bit more cheese.
  7. Fold the tortillas in half and top with a baking sheet.
  8. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese has melted.
  9. Remove the top baking sheet and bake until the top of the tortilla is crispy. Flip tacos over and repeat on the other side. Turn oven to broil for quicker crisping, just monitor closely to prevent burning.
Avocado Crema
  1. Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.  Add extra water until desired consistency achieved.

Notes