Easy Low-Carb Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps
A quick and healthy low-carb recipe featuring seasoned ground beef wrapped in crisp lettuce, perfect for a flavorful and light meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean preferred)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Lettuce and toppings
- 1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce, washed and separated
- 1 fresh lime cut into wedges
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 small diced tomato (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
- to taste sliced jalapeños (to taste)
Instructions
- Chop onion and garlic; rinse lettuce and cut lime into wedges.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add ground beef, cook 6-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes.
- Fill lettuce leaves with beef, then top with cheese, tomato, sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, add sliced jalapeños or other favorite toppings.