Mexican Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps Recipe (2024)

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Make taco night healthier for your family with this easy Mexican Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps recipe! The lean ground beef is cooked with onions, sweet peppers, and a homemade taco seasoning. Spoon into butter lettuce and add your favorite taco toppings.

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Disclosure: This Mexican Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps Recipe is part of a sponsored post for Laura’s Lean Beef

My love of Mexican food has been taking a bit of a hit with the healthier eating that has been happening in our home. Some of my old favorites don’t match up to the healthier meals that I’ve been making. Luckily, all hope isn’t lost. There are ways that I’ve been able to work my favorite cuisine into our menu plans.

One meal that is proving to be a favorite in our house is these Mexican Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps. We’ve made Asian-style Lettuce Wraps several times, so it only made sense that a taco meat would be a great option for Mexican-style Lettuce Wraps.

Our Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps recipe is very easy to make, and you will only need a few ingredients, plus your choice of toppings. The main ingredient is Laura’s Lean Ground Beef.

The lean beef is paired with delicious additions like diced onionsandcolorful sweet peppers.

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And I’ve even mixed up ahomemade taco seasoning.If you usually use packaged taco seasoning, I strongly encourage you to give this a try. Not only is it’s easy to make, but it’s sogood!

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To eat the beef taco meat mixture, we use butter lettuce leaves instead of our usual fried taco shells.I like to buy my butter lettuce at Costco, but you can find it in the produce section of most grocery stores. Just separate the leaves from the head, wash and shake dry. They form the perfect little “cup” for holding your beef taco meat.

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You can use butter lettuce as a tortilla substitute for all types of tacos. Here are some additional taco ideas:

Shredded Taco Meat:Instant Pot Mexican Pot Roast

Fish Tacos:Baked Tilapia Fish Tacos

Stretch your ground beef with potatoes:

Mexican Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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Mexican Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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  • Author: Brandie Valenzuela
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
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Description

Make taco night healthier for your family with this easy Mexican Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps recipe! The lean ground beef is cooked with onions, sweet peppers, and a homemade taco seasoning. Spoon into butter lettuce and add your favorite taco toppings.

Ingredients

Scale

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.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Steve Top
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Serves 5

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  1. Marie says

    These look and sound delicious! I LOVE lettuce wraps and these will definitely be landing on our dinner table soon. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us at the Talk Of The Town party. Pinned 🙂

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  2. Mother 2 Mother says

    These look so tasty, and Buttercrunch Lettuce is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best. I’ll be Pinning your recipe.

    Reply

  3. Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade says

    We love Mexican food and Taco Tuesdays is a favorite around our house. I’ve never heard of Laura Lean Beef but great idea.

    Reply

  4. Maggie Unzueta says

    My mouth is watering. I have to make this tonight!

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  5. Alyssa Perez says

    Does anyone have nutrition information for this recipe?

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  6. Miz Helen says

    We love Mexican Food and would really enjoy your Mexican Lettuce Wraps! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

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  7. Ariel says

    I’ve already been wanting tacos for weeks now, but now I want LETTUCE tacos! #I’mSoHealthy! Seriously though, these look delish!

    Reply

  11. Lillian says

    These look WONDERFUL!

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  12. Audrey says

    Mmmm! Tacos. And the wraps are a nice twist. Thanks for sharing on Creative K. Kids Tasty Tuesdays. I hope you will join us again.

    Reply

  14. Helen Fern says

    Love the red and yellow peppers in the meat! Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” link up!

    Reply

  15. lorraine williamson says

    love this recipe will be adding to my menu need more veggies in our diet thanks for sharing pinned and yummed have a great week

    Reply

  16. Nancy says

    These look fabulous. But I’m a little dopey. How do you eat them? Do you pick them up and eat them like tacos, or do you eat them with a knife and fork?

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    • brandie says

      Hi Nancy! You would eat them like a taco. Just like you would with a taco with a tortilla, but the lettuce becomes the tortilla. If you try it, let me know!

      Reply

  17. Lou Lou Girls says

    Oh my! This looks so fabulous! Pinned and tweeted. Please join us tonight at 7 pm, and party with us. I can’t wait to see your new masterpieces or amazing classics! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply

  18. Amanda says

    I love Mexican food. This post is the one for me! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with the #homemattersparty. We love having you!

    Reply

  20. My Life In Sweden says

    Yum! Perfect to eat on a hot summer day! Really light and tasty. Love it!

    Thank you for sharing.

    Greetings from Sweden!

    Reply

  21. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says

    Vibrant colors and flavors! I’m sure I could eat 2 or 3 of these in one sitting. Maybe 4?

    Reply

  26. Carol Borchardt says

    I now have such a taste for tacos! Delicious!

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  27. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says

    These look delicious and I’m going to make these instead of regular tacos one night!
    Visiting from Snickerdoodle Sunday

    xoxo
    Lisa

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  28. cristina says

    Luv the idea of making taco lettuce wraps – fresh and less calories than using tortillas. Beautiful, vibrant images! 😉

    Reply

  30. Steph @ Steph in Thyme says

    Nom Nom – I love some hearty lettuce cups. I’ve been using them more recently instead of corn tortilla. So healthy. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

    Reply

Mexican Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the best lettuce for tacos? ›

Try some salsa verde or fermented salsa on top of your lettuce tacos for a tasty kick. I like to use romaine or butter lettuce for the lettuce cups. They hold up better than iceberg lettuce and offer more nutritional value.

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What is a good substitute for lettuce in tacos? ›

In fact, using shredded cabbage in place of lettuce is a popular and delicious option in many Mexican and Latin American cuisines. Cabbage has a slightly crunchy texture and a slightly sweet and earthy flavor, which makes it a great alternative to lettuce in tacos.

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How many pounds of meat do I need for 20 tacos? ›

Most people will eat about 1 to 2 ounces of meat per taco. For 20 people figure at least 70 to 80 tacos. That's about 10 pounds of meat roughly. People tend to fill tacos with solid meats like not ground beef or chicken with less meat fillings than ground meats.

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What is the best kind of lettuce to use for wraps? ›

Butter lettuce is soft, flexible, and has a mild flavor, making it ideal for wraps. Iceberg lettuce offers a crisp texture and sturdy leaves, suitable for both wraps and sandwiches. Romaine lettuce is another popular choice; its long leaves and crunchy texture are perfect for sandwiches and wraps.

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How do you crisp lettuce for wraps? ›

Unless it's really far gone (very shriveled or starting to turn slimy), you can place the lettuce leaves in a large bowl or salad spinner filled with ice water for 20 to 30 minutes. The ice water will help rehydrate and crisp the leaves.

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Do Mexicans put lettuce on tacos? ›

Many tacos made with guisados also don't have coriander & onion toppings. This doesn't mean that shredded lettuce isn't used at all in Mexican dishes. It's just very rare to see it on tacos. Flautas, sopes, pozole, tostadas, & many other delicious dishes are commonly served up with fresh shredded lettuce.

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What's the best cheese for tacos? ›

A mild cheese that melts easily, such as queso asadero, queso de Oaxaca, or queso menonita, is best for this application. Cheese taco shells: Melt cheddar cheese on a baking sheet until it forms a disk, then shape it into a hard taco shell shape. You can also use a Mexican cheese blend to make cheese taco shells.

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How much lettuce do you need for tacos? ›

To calculate the amount of lettuce you need for any other number of tacos, you can follow these steps:
  1. Determine the number of tacos you'll be making.
  2. Multiply this number by the required weight of lettuce per person (1.3 ounces or 36.85 g).
  3. The result is the total amount of lettuce you'll need for your tacos.

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How many tacos will 5 lbs of meat make? ›

Each taco shell or small soft taco-size tortilla fits about 2 ounces or 1/4 cup of meat. If you add diced onions, you could stretch a pound of ground beef to make about a dozen tacos. With just the meat and spices, you can make about 8 tacos from a pound of meat.

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How many tacos will 10 pounds of ground beef make? ›

The "conservative" amount of ground beef in a typical taco is 2.5 ounces, but because of the other taco fillings we can estimate 2 ounces of beef for the average taco. So that being said, probably about 8 tacos per pound of ground beef.

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How many pounds of ground beef for tacos for 30 people? ›

As a general rule, you should plan for about 1/4 to 1/2 pound of meat per person when making tacos. So for a family of four, you'll need around 1 to 2 pounds of ground beef.

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Is iceberg or romaine better for tacos? ›

Iceberg lettuce leaves are more tender than romaine lettuce. Add shredded lettuce to recipes like Beefless Vegan Tacos or Vegetarian Taco Salad.

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What kind of lettuce is taco lettuce? ›

A key part in this recipe is the lettuce you use to substitute your traditional corn or wheat wrap. Preferably, I like to use iceberg lettuce. However, if this is unavailable, then use Romaine lettuce or larger leafy lettuce like Boston or Bib lettuce.

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What kind of lettuce is used in Mexican food? ›

Americans use Iceberg lettuce; Mexicans use Roman lettuce. They taste different. Iceberg Lettuce almost has no taste. Roman lettuce is a little bit bitter.

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