Monday 26 August 2013

Tacos!

Quick and easy, tasty and everyone loves them.  Tacos!!  Fantastic!
Mexican food is a great option for those on a wheat free diet.  So many options and usually quick and easy to prepare, tasty and a real crowd pleaser.

I don't like eating things that I can't pronounce so I make my own taco seasoning, simple:

Taco Seasoning:
2 teaspoons of chilli powder
1.5 teaspoons cumin
1.5 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or a little more if you like it a bit hotter)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder

This mix is enough for 2 taco meals.  Split it in two. :)


Tacos
500g minced beef
1/2 quantity of taco seasoning above
1 large onion
1 carrot
1 stick of celery
couple of mushrooms
1-2 cloves garlic 
1 small red capsicum (optional)
3 tomatoes
10g olive oil

Throw all the fresh veg in the thermomix and blitz - speed 7, 5 seconds 
If you don't have a Thermomix, traditional cooking method is listed below :)




Add oil, mince and taco seasoning and set Thermomix 25 minutes, 100 degrees, speed slow, reverse - leave the measuring cup off and place simmering basket on top to eliminate splatter

Drain excess liquid/fat (using the simmering basket) and transfer mixture to a serving bowl.

Layer meat mixture with sour cream, taco sauce, cheese, lettuce and tomato in your chosen wheat-free tacos or white corn tortillas and enjoy!

For those using the traditional cooking method:

Chop all veg finely.
Brown onions, garlic, celery and carrot in oil on medium-high heat
Add remainder of veg and cook until soft
Add mince and taco seasoning and cook until cooked through.  If the mixture becomes a little dry, just add a dash of water. :)

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