Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Taco lettuce wrap

Approx. 125 calories per 2-wrap serving. Recipe makes 6 wraps.

Some people like a little bit of onions in their taco meat. I like a little bit of meat in my onions! My take on taco meat is heavy on the onion and chili peppers, and contains just a sprinkling of meat. This is a very flexible recipe and you can adjust this balance to fit your taste. You can also add your favorite toppings - cheese, olives, avocados, sour cream, etc.

Ingredients
  • 4 oz lean ground beef
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped Anaheim chili pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 3 Tbs salsa
  • 6 lettuce leaves (I used butterhead lettuce)
  • 1 medium plum tomato, diced
  • chives or green onions for garnish

Directions
  1. Add beef, onions and peppers to a frying pan.
  2. Once beef is partially cooked, add cumin, chili powder, and garlic.
  3. Cook until beef is done and vegetables are soft.
  4. Scoop meat mixture into lettuce leaves (make sure they are dry).
  5. Top each with 1 tsp salsa, chopped tomatoes, and chives/green onions.

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