Lettuce Leaf Tacos
Description
These Mexican ground beef lettuce wraps make a tasty alternative on taco nights. Perfect for a lighter option or if you're avoiding carbs.
Ingredients
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 yellow onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons chicken stock
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1 pound ground beef
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3 tablespoons taco seasoning
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2 large roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
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12 large romaine lettuce leaves
Directions
1
Cook and stir green bell pepper and yellow onion in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil and chicken broth until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Place ground beef in a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir with taco seasoning until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
3
Sprinkle tomatoes with salt in a bowl. Place Cheddar cheese into a separate bowl.
4
Fill each lettuce leaf with about 2 tablespoons beef filling; top with 1 to 2 teaspoons green pepper mixture, tomato, and about 1 1/2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.