Spicy Beef Lettuce Cups

Name: Spicy Beef Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (93% lean or higher); 0.5 yellow onion (medium, finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.25 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoon lime juice; 8 Romaine lettuces (large, separated); 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 avocado; 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat)

Flavorful seasoned lean ground beef nestled in crisp lettuce leaves, topped with a creamy, zesty avocado crema for a light and satisfying meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $8.33/serving

Dietary

Low-Carb
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Gluten-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (93% lean or higher)
0.5 yellow onion (medium, finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoon lime juice
8 Romaine lettuces (large, separated)
0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 avocado
0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat)

Instructions

In a large skillet, cook ground beef and finely diced yellow onion over medium-high heat, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring until fragrant.
Stir in the 1/4 cup water or chicken broth and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
While beef cooks, prepare the avocado crema. In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado with a fork. Stir in plain non-fat Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Serve the seasoned ground beef in large Romaine lettuce leaves, topped with a dollop of avocado crema and remaining 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beef seasoning. Leftovers are great for meal prep; store beef and crema separately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 290
Protein: 28.5 g
Carbohydrates: 10.1 g
Fat: 15 g
Fiber: 4.5 g
Sodium: 630 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Sugar: 2.8 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg