taco lettuce wraps

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Pat Duran
Las Vegas, NV

The only thing missing from this recipe is the crunch- and I really love crunch. but this is so much fun and easy to eat- but, no turning your head sideways to eat and less fat and fewer calories. I think you will love the ingredients in this mixture. Will be good in regular taco shells too!

(3 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For taco lettuce wraps

  • 2 tsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 lg
    onion,chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 md
    green or red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1 pkg
    taco seasoning or 3 tablespoon homemade taco mix
  • 1/2 c
    tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 tsp
    cider vinegar
  • lettuce leaves- leaf is best
  • ranch style beans or refried beans
  • TOPPINGS:
  • shredded cheese-black olives-salsa- cheese sauce- sour cream-ranch dressing- tomato- onions and /or avocado

How To Make taco lettuce wraps

  • 1
    Heat oil in large skillet. Add next 3 ingredients. Cook 2 minutes. Add spice mix and beef; cook and scramble for 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, broth and vinegar.
  • 2
    Simmer on medium-low uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick but not dry. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • 3
    Assemble lettuce leaf cups with meat sauce and any of the toppings desired. Wrap up and devour! Enjoy!
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