Holiday Market Keto Tacos (Printable)
Spiced ground beef with fresh lettuce shells and colorful festive toppings for a low-carb meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Meat Filling
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tbsp chili powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 cup beef broth
→ Toppings
12 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
13 - 1/2 cup sour cream
14 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
15 - 1/4 cup pickled red onions
16 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
17 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
18 - 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
19 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Shells
20 - 8 large Romaine lettuce leaves
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until fully browned, approximately 5 minutes.
04 - Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly.
05 - Pour in beef broth and let simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until most liquid evaporates. Remove from heat.
06 - Arrange Romaine lettuce leaves on a serving platter to create taco shells.
07 - Spoon a generous portion of the beef mixture onto each lettuce leaf.
08 - Top each with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, quartered cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, fresh cilantro, avocado slices, pomegranate seeds, and jalapeño slices if desired.
09 - Serve immediately while the lettuce remains crisp and fresh.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This recipe perfectly balances rich, spiced beef with fresh, crisp lettuce shells for a low-carb celebration favorite
- The colorful toppings add a fun festive touch that makes every bite feel special
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- Always use fresh lettuce leaves as taco shells to keep them crisp and prevent sogginess
- I discovered that simmering with beef broth at the end makes the filling juicier and more flavorful than plain beef alone
03 -
- Brown the beef well to develop deep rich flavor before adding spices
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking the filling—this allows moisture to evaporate so your beef doesn’t steam