Whole30 Beef Hard Taco
Enjoy a fresh, flavorful twist on taco night with this Whole30 Beef Hard Taco recipe, a healthy and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef is cooked with aromatic onion, garlic, and a blend of classic taco spices, then finished with the umami-rich touch of coconut aminos. Instead of traditional taco shells, crisp lettuce leaves form a low-carb, gluten-free base, making this dish both Whole30-compliant and irresistibly refreshing. Topped with vibrant diced tomato, creamy sliced avocado, and fragrant fresh cilantro, each taco is bursting with color and nutrition. Serve them with lime wedges for a zesty burst of flavor, and in just 30 minutes, you’ll have a light yet hearty dish the whole family will love! Perfect for those seeking easy paleo recipes, keto taco ideas, or healthy dinner inspiration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 8 pieces Lettuce leaves (such as romaine or iceberg)
- 1 large Tomato, diced
- 1 medium Avocado, sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium Lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until it begins to brown, about 5-7 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Season the beef mixture with cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine the spices evenly with the beef.
Pour in the coconut aminos and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Remove from heat.
Wash and dry the lettuce leaves well, then arrange them on a serving platter. These will be your taco shells.
Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each lettuce leaf.
Top each taco with diced tomato, sliced avocado, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top, adding a burst of citrus flavor to each taco before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.6 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.6 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2144 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 86.7 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2931 mg | 62% | |
*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.
