Paleo Classic Beef Tacos
Bring the vibrant flavors of traditional tacos to your table with a healthy, grain-free twist in this Paleo Classic Beef Tacos recipe. Featuring tender, savory grass-fed ground beef seasoned with a robust blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, these tacos deliver all the bold spices you crave without sacrificing dietary goals. Fresh lettuce leaves take center stage as crisp, wholesome taco shells, perfectly complementing the hearty beef filling while keeping the dish gluten and dairy-free. Topped with juicy diced tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, and fragrant cilantro, these tacos are a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes and loaded with nutrient-dense, whole ingredients, this paleo taco recipe is a flavorful, family-friendly option perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Squeeze fresh lime juice over your tacos for a bright finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the coconut oil.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for about 2-3 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the diced bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes.
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.
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.
Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter, using them as taco shells.
Spoon an even amount of the beef mixture into each lettuce leaf.
Top with diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.8 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.8 g | 279% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 2896 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.8 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.1 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 103.6 g | 207% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 4068 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
