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Taco Lettuce Wraps

A mix between tacos and lettuce wraps, these Taco Lettuce Wraps have a southwestern flavored beef filling served in lettuce leaves and topped with your favorite taco toppings. This is an easy, flavorful dinner idea.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 322 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
  • 3 romaine hearts washed
  • Diced tomatoes, avocados, sliced green onions, cilantro, lime slices, cheese etc for serving

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook until softened. Add the garlic and cook an additional minute.
  2. Add the ground beef and continue to cook until the beef is browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Once the beef is fully cooked, stir in the taco seasoning. Let it cook for another minute or two.
  3. Stir in the black beans and the green chiles. Cook until heated through, then remove from the heat. 
  4. Cut the bottom 2 inches from the romaine hearts and pull part the leaves. Serve the beef mixture in the lettuce cups, and top with your desired toppings.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition information does not include toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 322kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 413mg (17%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 322

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 322kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 413mg 17%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.