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Taco Lettuce Wraps
Leave tortillas behind for lettuce leaves so you can enjoy a low-carb Taco Tuesday.
https://www.bulletproof.com/recipes/taco-lettuce-wraps/
Ingredients
Taco Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp ancho chili powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp Bulletproof Grass-Fed Ghee
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 4-6 leaves Romaine lettuce (rinsed and dried)
- ½ cup tomatoes (diced)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- ¼ cup green onions (chopped)
- 2-4 wedges lime (optional)
Avocado Crema Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/3 cup coconut cream
- 1 tbsp Bulletproof Brain Octane C8 MCT Oil
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- In a small dish, mix together the spices and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the Grass-Fed Ghee. When it glistens, add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook the beef for about 6-8 minutes, or until it is almost cooked through.
- Stir in the tomato paste and spices. Cook for 1-2 more minutes, or until the meat is done. Remove the mixture from the heat.
- Combine all of the avocado crema ingredients in a blender or food processor. Pulse until it is smooth and creamy.
- Arrange the Romaine hearts on a serving platter. Spoon the ground beef on the lettuce, then top with the avocado crema, tomatoes, cilantro and green onions. Serve with fresh lime wedges for a vibrant finish.
Notes
Store leftover taco meat in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat in a pan on the stovetop on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until the meat is heated through.
Store any leftover avocado crema in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 493
- Fat: 41 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Net Carbs: 4 g
- Sodium: 686 mg