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Lettuce Leaf Tacos

Lettuce Leaf Tacos

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
    • 🧅 1 yellow onion, chopped
    • 🍅 2 large roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
    • 12 large romaine lettuce leaves

  • Cooking oils

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Liquids

    • 2 tablespoons chicken stock (Optional)

  • Protein

    • 1 pound ground beef

  • Seasonings

    • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt

  • Dairy

    • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

STEPS

1

Cook and stir green bell pepper and yellow onion in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil and chicken broth until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

2

Place ground beef in a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir with taco seasoning until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease.

3

Sprinkle tomatoes with salt in a bowl. Place Cheddar cheese into a separate bowl.

4

Fill each lettuce leaf with about 2 tablespoons beef filling; top with 1 to 2 teaspoons green pepper mixture, tomato, and about 1 1/2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

550

Calories

  • 35
    Protein
  • 14
    Carbs
  • 39
    Fats

💡 For additional flavor, add a squeeze of lime juice or fresh chopped cilantro.To make it vegetarian, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or a ground meat alternative.For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce.