Chilly Breeze Paleo Tacos (Printable)
Crisp lettuce wraps with seasoned beef and avocado salsa for a fresh, paleo-friendly gluten-free meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Meat
01 - 1.1 pounds ground beef (grass-fed preferred)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Vegetables
03 - 8 large romaine lettuce leaves (for taco shells)
04 - 1 red onion, finely diced
05 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
06 - 1 small cucumber, diced
07 - 1 avocado, diced
08 - 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
09 - 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
10 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
15 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Toppings
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves
18 - Lime wedges
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned (about 6–8 minutes).
02 - Sprinkle the beef with sea salt, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for another 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a bowl, combine diced red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, jalapeño (if using), chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Mix gently to make a fresh salsa.
04 - Lay out the romaine lettuce leaves on a platter to form taco shells.
05 - Spoon the seasoned beef evenly onto each lettuce leaf. Top with generous helpings of avocado salsa.
06 - Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cool crunch of lettuce against warm seasoned beef creates this incredible temperature contrast that wakes up your whole palate
- You get all the satisfaction of taco night without the heavy bread crash that usually follows
02 -
- Dry your lettuce leaves thoroughly with paper towels or the beef will slide right off
- Warm your spices in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding them to the beef for way more flavor
03 -
- Cook the beef a day ahead and reheat gently for even deeper flavor development
- Keep your avocado salsa in a sealed container with the pit to prevent browning if you need to make it ahead