DAY 1: Grandé Gorditas & Roasted Corn

Grandé Gorditas

  • ½ lb ground beef

  • ½ onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 jalapeño, diced, seeds & veins removed

  • 1 tsp oregano

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • Sea salt & pepper to taste

  • 4 pita rounds

  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded

  • ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated

  • 1 green onion, sliced

  • ½ cup salsa

Instructions

Brown beef; add onion, garlic, jalapeno, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until onion is translucent. Warm pita rounds in a skillet. Top with beef mixture, lettuce, cheese, green onions, salsa and Gordita Sauce. Fold in half around filling, taco style.

Tip: Wear gloves when cutting jalapeños to prevent transfer of pepper oil to skin.

Gordita Sauce

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise

  • ½ tsp chipotle powder

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together. Serve with Grandé Gorditas.

Roasted Corn

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

  • 2 cups frozen corn

  • 1/8 tsp chili powder

  • 1/8 tsp sea salt

Instructions

Heat oil, add corn and sauté 10-12 minutes or until it starts to brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Save for later: 8 pita rounds, ½ lb ground beef, lettuce for Day 3 green salad, Day 4 Falafel, Day 5 green salad and Day 6 Falafel Salad, 1 ¾ cups sour cream for Day 4 Falafel and Day 5 Chili con Queso Casser-Olé, 6 green onions for Veggie Chili, Quinoa Tabouli and Chili con Queso Casser-Olé.