Tacos but Ditched the Tortilla and Used Lettuce 😋 Left Over Taco Meat, Lettuce Leafs, Cheese, Tomatoes and Green Onions

 

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 pound Laura’s 92% Lean Ground Beef
• 1/2 cup sweet peppers, diced (mini peppers or bell peppers)
• taco seasoning (recipe below)
• 3–4 tablespoons water
• Salt, to taste
• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
• Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, salsa

Taco Seasoning:

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

 

1. In a small bowl, mix together taco seasoning ingredients and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, cook beef and onions together in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is browned and nearly fully cooked. Add peppers to meat mixture and continue to cook until meat is fully cooked and peppers are tender-crisp.

3. Sprinkle meat mixture with approximately 2 teaspoons of taco seasoning (using less or more depending on personal tastes). Save remaining taco seasoning for another meal. Drizzle water over seasoning and stir to combine with meat. Season with salt to taste, if desired. Remove from meat when meat is hot and seasoned.

4. To serve, place 2-3 butter lettuce leaves on individual plates. Spoon some of mixture into centers of leaves. Top with optional toppings, if you wish.