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Lettuce-Wrap Beef Tacos

Spiced lean beef piled into crisp lettuce cups instead of shells — all the taco flavour, light and fresh.

Ingredients

  • 500g lean beef mince
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chilli
  • Baby gem lettuce leaves
  • To serve: tomato, avocado, yogurt, coriander
  • Salt & pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Brown the mince, then add the onion and garlic and soften.

  2. 2

    Stir in the spices and a splash of water; simmer 5 minutes and season.

  3. 3

    Spoon into lettuce cups.

  4. 4

    Top with tomato, avocado, a dollop of yogurt and coriander.

Swaps & variations

  • Turkey or lentils instead of beef
  • Add black beans and corn
  • Squeeze of lime

Storing & freezing

Filling keeps 3 days; assemble fresh.

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