Express
Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps
with all the fixings
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsOver 30g protein
- Keto-Friendly
Chef
Tom Scodari
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 1 Romaine Heart
- 1 Roma Tomato
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
- 2 oz. Pico de Gallo Guacamole
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2 oz. Sour Cream
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1 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) oPNYj83X
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates17g
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Net Carbs11g
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Fat40g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1610mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Cook the Beef
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add ground beef and taco seasoning to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
Add mirepoix base and 2 Tbsp. water and stir to combine. Remove from burner.While beef cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut off root end of romaine. Separate leaves of lettuce for cups.
Core tomato and cut into 1/2" dice. -
3 Make the Crema
In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, a pinch of salt, and 2 Tbsp. water. Set aside.
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4 Assemble Lettuce Cups and Finish Dish
Place lettuce cups on a clean cutting board. Evenly distribute beef, salsa (to taste), tomatoes, guacamole, cheese, and crema between lettuce cups.
You should have about 5-6 cups total. Layer two lettuce cups for extra crunch and structural support. Lettuce cups are a delicious but messy meal. For this recipe, they can easily be converted to a salad. Simply chop romaine and top with filling after completing steps.Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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