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Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps

It's taco night, keto-style!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef sub: ground turkey or pork
  • 1 tbsp olive oil sub: avocado oil, beef tallow
  • 2 tsp chili powder sub: chipotle powder for smoky heat
  • 1 tsp ground cumin sub: taco-blend seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder sub: 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder sub: 2 Tbsp minced onion
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika sub: regular paprika + pinch liquid smoke
  • 1/4 tsp salt + 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 8–10 romaine leaves sub: butter lettuce cups
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar sub: Monterey Jack or pepper jack
  • 1/3 cup diced tomato sub: pico de gallo or salsa
  • 1/2 avocado diced; sub: sliced olives or guac
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro sub: parsley or green onion
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Season & Brown Beef: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and cook 5–6 min, breaking into crumbles.
  • Spice It Up: Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 min until fragrant; drain excess fat if desired.
  • Assemble Wraps: Spoon hot beef into lettuce leaves. Top with cheese (it melts slightly), tomato, avocado, and cilantro. Finish with a squeeze of lime.
  • Serve immediately while crisp and juicy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 340kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g
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