Whole30 Mexican Torta
Transform your mealtime with this vibrant and healthy Whole30 Mexican Torta, a mouthwatering twist on the classic sandwich that skips the bread but doubles down on bold Mexican flavors. Perfectly seasoned ground beef, infused with garlic, cumin, and chili powder, takes center stage, served atop crisp lettuce leaves for a low-carb, gluten-free base. Topped with fresh diced tomatoes, zesty red onions, spicy jalapeños, and a creamy homemade guacamole with lime, this dish offers a delicious balance of textures and flavors. Finished with a sprinkle of cilantro and a squeeze of citrus, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a wholesome weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing Whole30-compliant lunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 large leaves lettuce leaves (such as romaine or iceberg)
- 1 large avocado
- 1 medium lime
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 large tomato
- 1 small jalapeño
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Begin by prepping the ingredients: dice the red onion and tomato, slice the jalapeño, and roughly chop the cilantro. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mash the avocado and mix with the juice of half the lime, a pinch of salt, and a bit of the red onion. Set the guacamole aside.
In a medium-sized skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Stir well to coat the meat with the spices, and continue cooking until fully browned, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat.
Assemble the tortas by placing two large lettuce leaves on each plate. Add a scoop of the seasoned beef onto each lettuce wrap.
Top the beef with diced tomato, a few slices of jalapeño, more chopped red onion, and a generous dollop of guacamole.
Sprinkle the assembled tortas with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of the remaining lime juice before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.0 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 340 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.5 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 680 mg | 14% | |
*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.
