Easy, Healthy Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe
These Beef Lettuce Wraps are a quick, fresh, and protein-packed meal perfect for busy nights. Lean, smoky-spiced ground beef pairs beautifully with creamy guacamole and crisp lettuce for a low-carb, gluten-free dinner that’s light but satisfying. Ready in 20 minutes, they’re a flavorful, healthy twist on taco night!
Equipment
Ingredients
Homemade Guacamole:
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- juice of one fresh lime juice
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- bunch chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
Beef Mixture:
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- juice of one fresh lime
Assembly:
- 12 lettuce butter lettuce leaves, large (optional romaine lettuce)
- Organic Salsa, or diced tomatoes (optional)
- extra lime wedges, (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry lettuce leaves. Choose sturdy ones that can hold filling. Double up if needed.
- In a bowl or pestle, mash your ripe avocados with lime juice, and sea salt. Stir in red onion, tomato, and cilantro. Keep slightly chunky for texture.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, garlic, paprika, cumin, sea salt, and pepper. Cook until the meat crumbles and begins to brown. Drain any excess grease. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
- Assemble your boats Add a spoonful of guacamole to each leaf. Top with warm meat and extra tomatoes, lime wedges, or salsa if desired.
- Enjoy!
- Love, Rachel
Notes
- Allow the meat to cool a bit before placing it in the lettuce to keep the lettuce crisp.
- Fold the lettuce around the meat and eat it like a taco.
- Add a diced jalapeno to your guacamole if you like it a bit more spicy.
- Make extra and use the leftovers as your meal prep lunches the rest of the week.
- Adding quinoa or brown rice to the meat mixture can help make this meal more affordable by stretching your dollar and more filling for bigger appetites.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 377mg, Potassium: 894mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1740IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 50mg, Iron: 5mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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