Cheesy Carne Seca Lettuce Wrap Bowl
Tender dried beef crisped in a skillet, piled on butter lettuce with sharp cheddar, toasted nuts, and a squeeze of lime. A no-fuss Mexican street-food bowl that tastes like it took hours but comes together in minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 60 seconds.
Step 2
Add garlic and chili powder, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 3
Add carne seca, breaking it into smaller pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy and charred at edges, 4–5 minutes.
Step 4
Lay lettuce leaves on a plate or bowl. Top with the crispy beef, then shower generously with cheddar and chopped nuts.
Step 5
Cut lime in half, squeeze juice over the bowl, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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