Dinner · Stovetop

Lettuce Wrap Tacos

Flavorful seasoned ground beef wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves with toppings like cheese, avocado, and sour cream. A fresh, keto-friendly twist on taco night that’s quick, fun, and low-carb.

Published and edited by Thomas for DailyKeto.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 5 Servings
Net carbs: 3.9g
Method: Stovetop

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Step 1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.

For this step: 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ small onion (finely chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced)

Step 2

Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

For this step: 1 lb ground beef

Step 3

Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

For this step: 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, Salt & pepper (to taste)

Step 4

Lay lettuce leaves on a flat surface. Spoon beef mixture into each leaf.

For this step: 1 lb ground beef, 8-10 large lettuce leaves (romaine or iceberg)

Step 5

Top with cheese, tomato, avocado, and sour cream.

For this step: ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 medium tomato (diced), 1 avocado (sliced), ¼ cup sour cream

Step 6

Serve immediately.

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Calories: 386
Protein: 20.1g
Fat: 31.5g
Total carbs: 7.2g
Fiber: 3.3g
Sugar alcohol: 0g
Net carbs: 3.9g