Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 large ripe avocado
1 head butter lettuce
1 small diced onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat large nonstick skillet on medium flame. Cook beef with onion and garlic, breaking into small pieces
Add spices (paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper), olive oil, and lime juice. Cook 3-4 minutes
Stem butter lettuce leaves and fill each green with cooked beef mixture
Top with cubed avocado, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and optional cheese
Notes
Bacon alternate: Use grilled chicken or tofu for increased protein/vegetarian option
Alcohol free by default
Lettuce can be substituted with romaine or butterhead
Make ahead tip: Prepare seasoned beef in advance; store in airtight container refrigerator up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Low-carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (4 lettuce leaves)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg