Make taco lettuce wraps for a flavor packed, low carb meal that will please everyone at the table.
Lettuce leaves are filled with taco seasoned ground beef, garlic and onion, and topped with shredded cheese, tomatoes, and green onion for a most delicious meal or fun appetizer.
Skip The Shells And Savor The Flavor of Taco Lettuce Wraps
- You can count taco lettuce wraps to be crunchy, savory, and delicious – perfect for a meal or an appetizer.
- This recipe has it all! It is low carb, packed with protein, and has ingredients that are high in nutrition.
- Taco lettuce wraps are super quick and easy to prepare, ready in only about 30 minutes!
- Customizable, taco lettuce wraps can be made to suit everyone’s tastes for a family friendly meal, a DIY party, or buffet table.
What’s in Your Wrap?
Lettuce: Iceberg lettuce is a great choice for these wraps, but Bibb and Romaine work just as well. Make sure the leaves are clean, intact and wide enough for a good wrap.
Filling: Ground beef is protein rich, and spiced with taco seasoning, garlic and onion, creates a filling that is loaded with delicious flavor. Choose ground beef that is at least 85/15% and drain it after cooking.
Twists and Tasty Variations
- Thinly sliced beef would be fabulous in this recipe, as would sliced or ground pork, turkey, chicken, or shrimp. Use your favorite, or what is on hand.
- Toppings are the perfect way to customize this recipe and really make it your own. Try diced tomatoes, sliced olives, shredded lettuce, avocado or guacamole, sour cream, green onion, jalapenos and green chiles. Keep some salsa and hot sauce close by for even more options.
- No wrap is complete without shredded cheese. And there are so many types that would be fantastic such as a spicy Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, or a Tex Mex blend.
- Why not make a totally veggie lettuce wrap using sautéed Brussels sprouts, spinach, and zucchini for the filling.
How To Make Lettuce Wraps
Mexican inspired wraps are so easy, there is little prep and no oven time. You just need a skillet and a spoon.
- Brown beef, onion, and garlic. Drain fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, water, and salsa. Simmer. (according to recipe below)
- Cool slightly before scooping into lettuce leaves.
- Serve with toppings.
Serving and Storing Lettuce Wraps
Delicious sides that would go with these taco lettuce wraps include coleslaw, cherry tomato salad, and some tasty keto zucchini fries.
Batch cook the seasoned ground beef mixture and mix-ins for easy and delicious lunches or dinners during the week.
Refrigerate leftovers separately in airtight containers for 3-4 days. Freeze the beef for 3 months, thaw in the refrigerator, and reheat.
Reheat beef on the stovetop over low heat with a tablespoon of water until warm.
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Taco Lettuce Wraps
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- ¼ cup onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade is best
- ⅔ cup water
- ¼ cup salsa
- 1 head iceberg lettuce or butter lettuce
- toppings as desired cheese, olives, avocado, sour cream, jalapenos, cilantro
Instructions
- Wash and gently separate lettuce leaves. Place in the refrigerator.
- Brown beef, onion, and garlic until no pink remains. Drain fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, water, and salsa. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened.
- Cool 5 minutes.
- Spoon meat mixture into lettuce cups and top with toppings as desired.
Notes
- Use our zesty Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Nutrition facts do not include optional toppings.
- Leftovers will keep 3-4 days in the refrigerator, or up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator, or reheat from frozen.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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