The Baby Bites series wouldn’t be complete without this very special dish — TACOS! Tacos are a standby in our family and also a great way for baby to explore different flavors and textures — grilled, pickled, fresh, sour, mushy, crunchy, etc — in one meal. The variations truly are endless and can make taco nights the best night of the week (whether baby or adult).
Baby-Friendly Steak Tacos
Flank steak
Cooking oil
Lime
Onion
Garlic
Cilantro
Cooked black beans (if using canned, use a low-sodium version)
Avocado
Corn or whole wheat flour tortillas
Cut the flank steak into strips against the grain. Add sliced onions, cilantro stems, lime juice, and garlic cloves. Marinate for at least one hour, or up to 12 hours. It’s also okay if you don’t have time to marinate!
When ready to cook, dry off steak with a paper towel. Add oil to a cast-iron skillet and add steak slices. Heat pan to medium-low. Flip when the steak develops a nice sear, about 8 minutes. Cook on the other side until the steak is totally cooked through, about 6 additional minutes. Slice one piece to make sure there is no pink inside. Allow to rest and cool.
Mash black beans with a fork. Add avocado and mash again, mixing everything.
If your tortilla is a bit stiff, place it on a plate and cover it with another plate. Microwave for 15 seconds until soft. Arrange the tortilla, steak, avocado-bean mash, lime and cilantro on a plate, tray or mat.
Want more? See all the videos and recipes in the Baby Bites series here:
Apple Pie Muffins
Coconut-Oat Haupia
Steak Tacos
Polenta
Jook or Chinese Congee
Khichdi