Whole30 Beef Soft Shell Taco
Satisfy your taco cravings without breaking your healthy eating goals with these flavorful Whole30 Beef Soft Shell Tacos! This recipe transforms traditional tacos into a wholesome, guilt-free meal by swapping out tortillas for crisp, nutrient-packed lettuce leaves. Juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef takes center stage, seasoned with a bold blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and a hint of fresh lime juice for zesty flavor. A medley of vibrant toppings like cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and green onions add freshness and texture to every bite. Quick and easy, with only 35 minutes from prep to plate, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. These gluten-free, dairy-free tacos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, delivering all the taco-night goodness in a Whole30-approved way!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 8 large Lettuce leaves (romaine or butterhead)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, diced
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 2 Green onions, chopped
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and diced yellow onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet before adding chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to incorporate the spices into the beef.
Continue to cook the beef mixture for another 5 minutes on medium heat to let the flavors meld together.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves, which will act as soft shell wraps. Arrange them on a serving platter.
To assemble the tacos, spoon the beef mixture onto each lettuce leaf. Top with diced cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, and chopped green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Whole30 compliant beef tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 342 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 595 mg | 13% | |
*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.
