Paleo Beef Soft Shell Taco
Discover the ultimate guilt-free pleasure with our Paleo Beef Soft Shell Tacos, a delicious blend of bold flavors and clean eating principles! This recipe swaps traditional taco shells for nutrient-rich cassava flour tortillas, keeping it gluten-free and paleo-friendly. The seasoned ground beef, infused with smoky paprika and cumin, is perfectly crowned with fresh, vibrant toppings like shredded lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and fragrant cilantro. A squeeze of lime over each taco adds a zesty finish that ties it all together. Ready in just 35 minutes, these tacos are a quick yet impressive meal perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. If you're craving a wholesome and flavorful twist on classic tacos, this recipe is sure to be your new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 1 large lime, cut into wedges
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 pieces cassava flour tortillas
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 7-8 minutes.
Mix in the tomato paste, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring to ensure the beef is evenly coated with spices.
Warm the cassava flour tortillas in a dry skillet for about a minute on each side or until pliable.
To assemble the tacos, place a portion of the beef mixture onto each tortilla.
Top with shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.
Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.6 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.6 g | 313% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 4346 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 277.8 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.0 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 95.7 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 321 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 3625 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
