Easy Beef Burrito Lettuce Wrap
Ingredients
Beef filling:
- 600g lean beef mince
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Mexican spice blend
Toppings:
- 1 head of Iceberg lettuce, use 2–3 layers per wrap
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 red capsicum, diced
- Shredded cheese (cheddar works well)
- Avocado, sliced or diced
- Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)
- Lime wedges for garnish (optional)
- Steamed jasmine rice
Why you’ll love this recipe
Quick and Easy: Ready in under 20 minutes, these wraps make for a fast, satisfying meal.
Low-Carb and Nutrient-Dense: Lettuce wraps offer a lighter alternative to tortillas, keeping the dish lower in carbs without sacrificing flavour.
Customisable: Add your favourite burrito toppings to make it your own.
Tips for the perfect Lettuce Wrap
Choose the Right Lettuce: Iceberg lettuce works best as it’s sturdy and large enough to hold the fillings.
Make it Spicy: For an extra kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the mince beef, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes.
- Season the beef with Mexican spice blend.
- Carefully separate and wash the lettuce leaves, then pat them dry
- Spoon a generous portion of the steamed rice and beef filling onto each lettuce leaf.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese, capsicum, onion, avocado and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Roll the lettuce leaf over the filling to enclose it and enjoy
Ingredients
Beef filling:
- 600g lean beef mince
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Mexican spice blend
Toppings:
- 1 head of Iceberg lettuce, use 2–3 layers per wrap
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 red capsicum, diced
- Shredded cheese (cheddar works well)
- Avocado, sliced or diced
- Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)
- Lime wedges for garnish (optional)
- Steamed jasmine rice
Why you’ll love this recipe
Quick and Easy: Ready in under 20 minutes, these wraps make for a fast, satisfying meal.
Low-Carb and Nutrient-Dense: Lettuce wraps offer a lighter alternative to tortillas, keeping the dish lower in carbs without sacrificing flavour.
Customisable: Add your favourite burrito toppings to make it your own.
Tips for the perfect Lettuce Wrap
Choose the Right Lettuce: Iceberg lettuce works best as it’s sturdy and large enough to hold the fillings.
Make it Spicy: For an extra kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the mince beef, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes.
- Season the beef with Mexican spice blend.
- Carefully separate and wash the lettuce leaves, then pat them dry
- Spoon a generous portion of the steamed rice and beef filling onto each lettuce leaf.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese, capsicum, onion, avocado and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Roll the lettuce leaf over the filling to enclose it and enjoy
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