Beef Tacos in Lettuce Wraps
Seasoned ground beef served in crisp butter lettuce leaves with tomato, avocado, cheddar, cilantro, lime, and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pat the rinsed lettuce leaves dry and arrange them for filling.
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Step 2
Prepare the tomato, avocado, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. Gently coat the avocado with the lime juice.
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Step 3
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.
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Step 4
Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and tomato paste. Stir over medium heat until fragrant.
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Step 5
Add the ground beef and break it into small pieces. Cook over medium heat until browned with no pink remaining and the beef reaches 71°C.
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Step 6
Stir in the water and simmer over low heat until the filling is moist but not runny.
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Step 7
Divide the beef filling among the lettuce leaves. Add the prepared tomato mixture, cheddar cheese, and sour cream, then serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook the ground beef to an internal temperature of 71°C. Refrigerate leftover beef and toppings within 2 hours, store them separately from the lettuce, and use within 3 days.
Risk factors
- raw ground beef
- cross-contamination
- perishable dairy toppings