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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
20-Min Taco Beef Lettuce Wraps
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  2. Step 2

    Brown ground beef, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water, then simmer until thickened, ~2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Peel off lettuce leaves and fill each with beef, a pinch of cheddar, and any taco toppings you have.

  5. 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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