Mexican Beef Taco Lettuce Cups (Edit recipe)

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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.

PREP TIME

5 minutes

COOK TIME

10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

10

Serves: 2-3

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Ingredients

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Process

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  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  2. Stir in taco seasoning + a splash of water. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add corn and cook for another 2–3 minutes until warmed through and slightly caramelized.
  4. Spoon beef + corn mixture into lettuce leaves.
  5. Top with your fave toppings (I love avocado, salsa, and cilantro).
  6. 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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About This Recipe

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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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