How To Grill Healthier And Gluten Free For National Taco Day

Recipe for Steak Tacos in Butter Lettuce Cups

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Grilled Steak Tacos in Butter Lettuce Cups, with Tomato, Onion, Red Pepper, Carrot and Goat Cheese.

Happy National Taco Day, October 4th. Are you trying to eat healthy, but feel like you are stuck in a hard place between a Taco Truck and a BBQ Shack? Consider this recipe the Gluten Free (GF), grain free, good for you alternative. Though most Corn Tortillas are already GF, replacing them with Butter Lettuce is light, delicious twist.

Grilled Steak Tacos in Butter Lettuce Cups

If you don't have a Grill available, the main ingredients can be Pan Roasted or Broiled in the Oven. Not into the Meat thing? Feel free to substitute juicy Portobello Mushrooms or your favorite Vegan Meat Substitute. These are also great with Grilled Chicken Breast.

INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings)

1 1/2 to 2 lbs.- Boneless Steak (New York, Sirloin, or Skirt Steak)

1- Large Onion (White or Yellow)

1- Head of Butter Lettuce (approx. 8 layers)

4- Roma Tomatoes

2- Red Peppers (May mix with Green or Yellow)

1 to 2- Large Carrots

1/2 Cup- Chopped Green Scallions

1 Tbsp.- POWER Rub by California Gold BBQ Rubs

1. Tbsp- Taco Seasoning

1 Tsp.- Dry Cumin

8 oz- Crumbled Goat Cheese (optional)

Salt/ Pepper

Olive Oil

COOKING DIRECTIONS:

1. Chop Peppers and Tomatoes in half, removing seeds. Cut Onion and Carrot (lengthwise) into 3/4" slices. Rinse and Dry Steak, set aside.

2. Put Veggies and Meat in separate containers or foil pouches. Lightly coat with Olive Oil. Toss with Dry Rub, Cumin- Salt and Pepper (to taste). Be sure to finish Veggies, then the Meat. Try to marinate everything for at least 15 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.

3. Grill Steak 4-6 Minutes per side, depending on thickness. Grill Veggies for same amount of time (Note- Carrots may take longer cook time to tenderize).

4. Chop Veggies and Steak into 1" pieces. Place meat, then Veggies into individual Butter Lettuce Cups. Sprinkle a little extra rub on top, along with Chopped Green Scallions and Crumbled Goat Cheese (optional).

These Tacos are great for a party first course or appetizer. As a main dish add more Meat or Grilled Avocados. It can also be served with Rice and/or Beans on the side. Go for the grain with Tortilla Chips or add colorful Veggie Chips (as a GF alternative). Of course, sprinkle the Chips with more delicious BBQ Rub and Enjoy!

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