Name: Keto Taco Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 lb ground beef; 2 tbsp taco seasoning; 1 cup shredded cheddar; 1 avocado, diced; 0.5 cup sour cream; 8 butter lettuce leaves; 1 lime, cut in wedges; 2 tbsp olive oil

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Keto Taco Lettuce Wraps

StovetopEasyPrep 10 minCook 12 minServes 4

Spiced ground beef in crisp lettuce cups with all the taco fixings — all the flavor, none of the shell.

Ingredients

1½ lb ground beef
2 tbsp taco seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar
1 avocado, diced
½ cup sour cream
8 butter lettuce leaves
1 lime, cut in wedges
2 tbsp olive oil

Steps

Brown the beef in hot oil until crumbly, about 6 minutes, then drain.
Stir in the taco seasoning with a splash of water and simmer 3 minutes.
Fill the lettuce leaves with the beef.
Top with cheddar, avocado and sour cream, and serve with lime wedges.

Serve with: guacamole and a lime crema.

Drain the beef well so the lettuce cups stay crisp.

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Tips & mistakes

Drain the beef really well — wet beef makes the lettuce wilt and the wrap fall apart in your hands.
Use butter lettuce, not iceberg: the leaves are soft, cup-shaped and less likely to crack when you fold them.
Warm the filling, not the lettuce: hot lettuce goes limp in seconds, while cold crisp leaves hold their shape.
Double up the leaves for each wrap if the filling is heavy — two thin leaves hold better than one and catch anything that drips.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use ground turkey? Yes: same method; turkey is leaner, so add a little extra oil when browning or it sticks and dries out. Season it the same way and drain it well before filling the leaves.

Can I make the filling ahead? Yes: refrigerate up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet; fill the leaves at serving time. The filling actually tastes better the next day once the seasoning has soaked in.

What else can I top them with? Pickled jalapeños, diced tomato or hot sauce; keep toppings small so the cup holds. A spoonful of guacamole on top also works, but add it last so it doesn't slide off.

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