Mexican Beef Taco Lettuce Cups
Let’s be real sometimes you just want taco night without the heaviness some meals can leave you with.
Enter: these Ground Beef + Corn Taco Lettuce Cups.
They’ve got all the bold, zesty flavor you crave, but in a light, feel-good package that won’t leave your gut yelling at you later. Think crispy lettuce boats loaded with juicy taco-seasoned beef, sweet corn, and your favorite toppings.
They’re fast, fun, and totally customizable aka the kind of meal you’ll want on repeat all summer long.
Ingredients
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb 85% Lean Ground Beef - US Wellness Meats

- 1.5 cups1.5 cups1.5 cups Corn, (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

- 1 - 2 head1 - 2 head1 - 2 head Lettuce, Romaine, about 4 cups
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Cumin, Ground

- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Garlic Powder

- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp Paprika

- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Salt and Pepper
Taco Seasoning
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in taco seasoning + a splash of water. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add corn and cook for another 2–3 minutes until warmed through and slightly caramelized.
- Spoon beef + corn mixture into lettuce leaves.
- Top with your fave toppings (I love avocado, salsa, and cilantro).
- Serve with a squeeze of lime and enjoy taco night
Notes
Optional toppings: diced avocado, salsa, dairy-free sour cream or yogurt, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, chopped onion
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Egg Free Entrées Gluten Free Meat Nut Free Salads Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free Whole30| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 659 |
| Fat: | 36 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 18 g |
| Protein: | 61 g |
| Cholesterol: | 200 g |
| Sodium: | 835 mg |
| Fiber: | 5 g |
| Sugars: | 11 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated for total recipe. | |




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