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Ingredients
17
Time
15m
Serves
2
Recipe by Fran Allen
Ingredients
17
Time
15m
Serves
2
Appetizer
Gluten-Free
High Protein
1.5 lb
Steak
cut into small bite-sized pieces
1 Tbsp
Avocado Oil
1 Tbsp
Ground Cumin
1 tsp
Chipotle Chili Powder
1 tsp
Smoked Paprika
1 tsp
Garlic Powder
1 tsp
Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp
Sea Salt
350 g
Tortilla Chips
2 cups
Cheddar Cheese
grated
1 cup
Canned Black Beans
rinsed and drained
2 Tbsp
Pickled Red Onion
1 small
Radish
sliced
1/2 cup
Pico de Gallo
1/4 cup
Sour Cream
3 Tbsp
Cilantro
chopped
1
Avocado
sliced
1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add the chopped steak to a bowl and toss with avocado oil, cumin, chipotle, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and sea salt until evenly coated. Set aside.
2
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for about 2 minutes per side. It should be slightly undercooked—it’ll finish cooking in the oven.
3
On a lined baking sheet, layer the tortilla chips, black beans, steak bites, and cheese. For best results, build in layers to get a balanced chip-to-topping ratio. Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chips are golden and crisp.
4
Remove from the oven and top with your pickled onion, radish, pico, sour cream, cilantro and avocado (omit any you don’t like or add any you love). Serve immediately and enjoy!
5
Notes: I love serving these with a quick homemade pico de gallo: Just mix together 1 cup finely chopped tomato, ¼ cup red onion, ¼-½ jalapeño, and ½ cup cilantro with a pinch of sea salt and 2 Tbsp lime juice. Let it sit for a few minutes to let the flavours develop—so fresh and delicious. You can easily customize this recipe to suit your dietary needs. Swap the steak for crumbled tofu, cooked chicken breast, or shrimp. You can also use grain-free or veggie based tortilla chips if preferred!
Fran Allen is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and recipe developer with a passion for creating nourishing, approachable recipes for a variety of dietary needs. She has studied several healing modalities and dietary approaches, bringing a thoughtful and holistic perspective to her work. Fran believes wholesome food should be both delicious and accessible for everyday life. When she’s not in the kitchen, you can find Fran exploring local farmers’ markets or spending time outdoors with her children.
