Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps with Black Bean Salsa

Name: Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps with Black Bean Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 ounce ground beef (lean); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon cumin; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 butter lettuces (large leaves); 0.5 cup black beans (rinsed and drained); 0.25 cup frozen corn (thawed); 2 tablespoon red onion (finely diced); 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 0.25 avocado (sliced)

Flavorful seasoned ground beef served in crisp lettuce cups, topped with a fresh and zesty black bean and corn salsa for a light yet satisfying Mexican-inspired meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $18.79/serving

Dietary

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

Ingredients

8 ounce ground beef (lean)
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon cumin
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.125 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 butter lettuces (large leaves)
0.5 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
0.25 cup frozen corn (thawed)
2 tablespoon red onion (finely diced)
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 tablespoon lime juice
0.25 avocado (sliced)

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. This is your taco seasoning.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir the taco seasoning into the cooked ground beef and continue to cook for 1 minute, ensuring the beef is well coated and fragrant.
While the beef cooks, prepare the black bean salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the rinsed and drained black beans, thawed frozen corn, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, and lime juice. Stir gently to combine.
Arrange the butter lettuce leaves or romaine lettuce leaves on plates. Fill each lettuce cup with a portion of the seasoned ground beef. Top with a spoonful of the black bean salsa and a slice of avocado, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level. For a slightly different flavor, you could add a tablespoon of salsa to the beef while it simmers.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 423
Protein: 29.5 g
Carbohydrates: 19.3 g
Fat: 24.8 g
Fiber: 6.7 g
Sodium: 465 mg
Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
Sugar: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg