Description
These Keto Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps Bowls are a delicious, low-carb twist on traditional tacos, featuring seasoned ground beef cooked with aromatic spices and topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado, and fresh cilantro, all wrapped in crisp romaine or butter lettuce leaves. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal that fits into keto and gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup water
Assembly Toppings
- 8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sliced avocado
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook onions: Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, releasing its aroma without burning.
- Brown the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
- Season the beef: Mix in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to evenly coat the beef with the spices.
- Add tomatoes and simmer: Pour in diced tomatoes and water. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes until it thickens slightly and flavors meld.
- Assemble the bowls: Remove the cooked beef from heat. Spoon portions into large lettuce leaves or bowls, then top each with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Accompany with lime wedges for squeezing over the top to add freshness and brightness to the dish.
Notes
- For extra crunch and flavor, add diced bell peppers or jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- You can substitute romaine lettuce with butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce for a crispier wrap experience.
- This recipe is meal-prep friendly; store the seasoned beef mixture in the fridge separately and assemble fresh when ready to eat.
