The Gluten-Free Diet Menu Plan for this week begins with a fall-apart tender sandwich dinner of Beef Short Ribs in a tangy sauce. Sliced onions are optional.

Following that is a celebration of Cinco de Mayo featuring Carne Guisada, a spicy Mexican-inspired beef stew that can have onions, tomatoes and even potatoes in it. Like most stews, the ingredients can vary some. It’s been a favorite of mine since I first had some in San Antonio years ago.

Later this week I’ve planned three 30 minute meals, one more slow cooker meal and an oven dinner.

Enjoy!

Gluten-Free Diet Menu Plan

For the Week of May 4, 2014

Day 1 – From Slow Cooker to Sandwich

Boneless Beef Short Ribs in Agave Mustard Gravy

Sliced Sweet Onion

Pepperoncini Peppers

Gluten-Free Ciabatta or Sub Buns

Fruit Salad Cup

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Day 2 – Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Carne Guisada

Guacamole

Pico de Gallo

or Quick Salsa

Tossed Salad, Shredded Cheese, Tortillas

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Day 3 – 30 Minute Meal

Boneless Pork Chops with Red Sauce and Pasta

Tossed Salad with Italian Dressing

Raspberry Sorbet

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Day 4 – 30 Minute Meal with Low Carb Option

Chicken and Penne with Kale and Tomatoes

Fresh Pineapple Slices

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Day 5 – Oven Meal

Mini-Meat Loaf with Mushroom Sauce

Tater Tots (White or Sweet Potato)

Green Peas with Pearl Onions

Yellow Cupcakes with Cocoa Buttercream Frosting

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Day 6 – Slow Cooker Meal

Green Chili Pulled Pork in the Crock Pot

Spanish Rice or Steamed Rice

Watermelon Chunks

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Day 7 – 30 Minute Meal

Chicken Stir Fry with Celery and Onion

Ginger Snaps (like Mary’s Gone Crackers)

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This gluten-free menu plan is designed for those with gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity, or celiac (coeliac) disease, but I’ve found that people who have no food allergies like these gluten-free recipes, too. They are wheat-free, barley-free and rye-free. Many are also suitable for the paleo diet or may be casein-free, dairy-free, egg-free, lactose-free, nut-free or refined sugar-free.

Linked to:

Vegetarian Mamma’s Gluten-Free Fridays

The Organizing Junkie’s Menu Plan Monday

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