Slow Carb Beef Lettuce Tacos
Servings
Number of servings4 servings
Serving size2 lettuce tacos (about 220g)
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Slow Carb Beef Lettuce Tacos

Seasoned beef taco filling tucked into crisp lettuce leaves with tomato, sour cream, and optional cheese.

calories350
total carbs8g
net carbs6g
Servings4 servings
serving size2 lettuce tacos (about 220g)
prep12 min
cook10–12 min
temperaturemedium stovetop

Quick numbers

Approximate nutrition per serving
Calories350
Total carbs8g
Fiber2g
Sugar3g
Added sugar0g
Net carbs6g
Protein24g
Fat25g

Servings

Servings4 servings
Serving size2 lettuce tacos (about 220g)
Nutrition based on2 lettuce tacos (about 220g)

This recipe makes 4 servings. The calories and macros below are for 2 lettuce tacos (about 220g).

Time & temperature

Prep time12 min
Cook / chill time10–12 min
Heat levelmedium stovetop

Cooking times are written into the steps below so the recipe is easier to follow from start to finish.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 large lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves well so they can hold the filling without wilting.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, then add ground beef. Cook 6–8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes more so the spices bloom into the beef.
  5. Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce leaves and top with tomatoes and any preferred low-carb toppings.
  6. Serve immediately while the lettuce is crisp.

Nutrition per serving

Serving size2 lettuce tacos (about 220g)
Servings4 servings
Calories350
Total carbs8g
Fiber2g
Sugar3g
Added sugar0g
Net carbs6g
Protein24g
Fat25g

Calories and macros are approximate per 2 lettuce tacos. Sugar and added sugar values are approximate. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber.

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