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Beef Fajita Lettuce Wraps – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Beef Fajita Lettuce Wraps

Vibrant, sizzling Beef Fajita Lettuce Wraps with perfectly seasoned ground beef, sweet bell peppers, and savory onions tucked into a crisp, cool lettuce cup. A low-carb, keto-friendly meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 341

Ingredients
  

  • FOR THE FAJITA FILLING
  • 1 head crisp Boston or Romaine lettuce, leaves separated
  • 1 pound (450 g / 15.9 oz) organic ground beef
  • ½ cup sliced mixed red and green bell peppers
  • ½ cup sliced onion
  • FOR THE HOMEMADE FAJITA SEASONING
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) chili powder
  • ¾ tsp . paprika
  • ¾ tsp . cumin
  • ½ tsp . onion powder
  • ½ tsp . Celtic sea salt
  • ⅜ tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • FOR SERVING
  • Fresh guacamole
  • Your favorite salsa
  • Organic sour cream, optional
  • FOR PERFECT FAJITA WRAPS
  • For an even faster weeknight meal, marinate the beef and veggie mixture in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The flavor will be even better!
  • To make your lettuce cups extra sturdy, double them up. This helps prevent any delicious filling from spilling out.

Method
 

  1. DIRECTIONS
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together all the fajita seasoning spices with ¼ cup of water to create a slurry.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, sliced peppers, and onions.
  4. Pour the seasoning slurry over the top and stir until everything is thoroughly coated.
  5. For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate overnight. If you're short on time, let it marinate for at least 5 minutes while you prep your toppings.
  6. Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Add the beef and vegetable mixture to the hot pan.
  8. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, breaking up the beef with a spatula and stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  9. Transfer the hot fajita mixture to a serving bowl.
  10. Set up a “taco bar” with the fresh lettuce cups, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, and let everyone build their own perfect bite!
  11. Don't be afraid to add more veggies.
  12. Sliced mushrooms, zucchini, or corn would all be delicious additions to the mix.
  13. Adjust the heat to your liking. For a milder flavor, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper. For a spicier kick, add an extra pinch or a dash of hot sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 23gFat: 24g

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