Whole30 Classic Ground Beef Tacos
Elevate taco night with these Whole30 Classic Ground Beef Tacos—a wholesome twist on a beloved favorite! Packed with bold flavors, this recipe combines perfectly seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, and garlic with a touch of tomato paste and a medley of spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Instead of traditional tortillas, crisp romaine lettuce leaves serve as the perfect low-carb taco shells, making this dish both gluten-free and Whole30-friendly. Topped with creamy avocado, zesty lime juice, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of heat from fresh jalapeños, these tacos are as colorful as they are delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and nutritious meal is perfect for weeknights or meal prep. Indulge guilt-free in this vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s sure to become a staple in your healthy eating routine!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 medium onion
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1.5 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 8 large romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 whole avocado
- 1 whole lime
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 whole jalapeño
Directions
Step 1
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Dice the avocado and cherry tomatoes, slice the jalapeño, and chop the fresh cilantro. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula or spoon.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Step 4
Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef evenly with the spices.
Step 5
Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly.
Step 6
While the beef is cooking, wash and dry the romaine lettuce leaves, which will serve as your taco shells.
Step 7
Once the beef filling is ready, assemble the tacos by placing a generous portion of beef into each lettuce leaf.
Step 8
Top each taco with diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño slices, and chopped cilantro.
Step 9
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the assembled tacos for added flavor and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1154.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1460.3 |
| Total Fat 104.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 321.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3111.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.5g | |
| Protein 87.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 218.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3191.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories