20-Min Taco Beef Lettuce Wraps
Seasoned ground beef stuffed into crisp lettuce leaves with melted cheddar — no tortillas needed. Serve with rice and beans for a complete, zero-fuss weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 31g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 2
Brown ground beef, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water, then simmer until thickened, ~2 minutes.
Step 4
Peel off lettuce leaves and fill each with beef, a pinch of cheddar, and any taco toppings you have.
Step 5
Serve wraps alongside rice and beans.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet or cast iron pan
- spoon for breaking up meat
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