Paleo Mini Tacos
Elevate your taco night with these flavorful and healthy Paleo Mini Tacos, a perfect choice for anyone following a clean-eating or gluten-free lifestyle. Tender ground beef is cooked to perfection with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and oregano, creating a savory filling that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Instead of traditional taco shells, crispy romaine lettuce leaves serve as a fresh, low-carb base, topped with vibrant cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Finished with a squeeze of lime for a tangy burst, these bite-sized delights make an ideal appetizer, snack, or light dinner. Quick to prepare and loaded with bold, satisfying flavors, these Paleo-friendly tacos will become your new go-to for guilt-free indulgence. Perfect for fans of gluten-free tacos, dairy-free recipes, and paleo-friendly meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 small romaine lettuce leaves
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 30 grams fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onions become translucent.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook and stir until the beef is browned and no longer pink, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the cumin powder, chili powder, oregano, tomato paste, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly coat the beef with spices.
Reduce the heat to low and let the flavors meld together for another 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Remove the beef mixture from heat and let it cool slightly.
To assemble the mini tacos, lay out the romaine lettuce leaves on a flat surface.
Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each lettuce leaf.
Top each with diced cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
Serve the Paleo Mini Tacos with lime wedges on the side for a zesty kick.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.9 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.9 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 354 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 1606 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 84.9 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3200 mg | 68% | |
*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.
