Warm Hearth Paleo Tacos (Printable)
Spiced ground beef served in crisp lettuce leaves with fresh veggies and bold flavors.
# List of ingredients:
→ Meat & Protein
01 - 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves
03 - 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 small finely chopped red onion
05 - 1 sliced avocado
06 - ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
07 - 1 seeded and minced jalapeño (optional)
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 2 tsp chili powder
09 - 1 tsp ground cumin
10 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
11 - ½ tsp garlic powder
12 - ½ tsp onion powder
13 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
14 - ½ tsp sea salt
15 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Other
16 - 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
17 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
02 - Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned and fully cooked through, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
03 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), sea salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until spices become aromatic.
04 - Remove the skillet from heat and allow the seasoned beef mixture to cool slightly.
05 - Wash and dry the lettuce leaves thoroughly, then arrange them on a serving platter to form taco shells.
06 - Spoon the seasoned beef into each lettuce leaf evenly.
07 - Top tacos with diced cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño if desired.
08 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can make dinner in under 40 minutes without feeling like you're rushing or compromising on flavor.
- The lettuce stays crisp enough to eat with your hands, which somehow makes everything taste better.
- There's no cleanup guilt—it's genuinely nourishing and satisfying without the heaviness.
02 -
- Don't assemble these more than a few minutes before eating—the lettuce will start to wilt and the whole thing becomes less crisp and appealing.
- Taste your beef mixture before you finish cooking it; salt levels vary wildly, and you might need more than listed.
03 -
- Make all your vegetable preparations before you start cooking the beef—once it hits the pan, you won't have time to chop.
- If your lettuce leaves tear, layer a second leaf underneath to create a stronger shell; no one will know and your tacos won't fall apart.