Paleo Classic Beef Tacos
Enjoy the bold flavors of Mexican-inspired comfort food with a healthy twist in these Paleo Classic Beef Tacos. Made with juicy grass-fed ground beef seasoned with a vibrant blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, these tacos deliver incredible taste while staying grain-free and dairy-free. The savory beef is perfectly complemented by crisp lettuce wraps that serve as taco shells, offering a refreshing crunch without the carbs. Fresh toppings like diced tomatoes, creamy avocado, and aromatic cilantro elevate each bite, and a zesty squeeze of lime ties it all together. Ready in just 35 minutes, this wholesome recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing paleo-friendly feast!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Grass-fed ground beef
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 Lettuce leaves (for wraps)
- 1 large Tomato, diced
- 1 large Avocado, sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Lime, cut into wedges
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the coconut oil.
Step 2
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for about 2-3 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent.
Step 3
Add the diced bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 4
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through.
Step 5
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper, mixing well to evenly coat the beef with the spices. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
Step 6
Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter, using them as taco shells.
Step 7
Spoon an even amount of the beef mixture into each lettuce leaf.
Step 8
Top with diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
Step 9
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1566.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1785.4 |
| Total Fat 128.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 55.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 301.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2895.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 33.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.3g | |
| Protein 103.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 354.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4068.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories