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Southwest Beef Lettuce Wraps

Yields
4 servings

Romaine leaves filled with spicy beef.

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ingredients

1
tbsp olive oil
1
red bell pepper, diced
1
jalapeno, diced
½
yellow onion, diced
2
lb(s) ground beef
½
tsp chili powder
½
tsp ground cumin
½
tsp kosher salt
½
tsp ground black pepper
¼
tsp crushed red pepper
8
medium inner romaine lettuce leaves (from a romaine heart)

Toppings

1
cup shredded pepper jack cheese
½
cup chopped tomatoes
2
red onions, diced
2
avocados, each sliced into 8 slices
2
ear fresh corn, cooked and kernels sliced off
1
container sour cream
½
cup fresh cilantro leaves
2
limes, each cut into 4 wedges
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directions

Step 1

In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, bell pepper, jalapeno and onions and cook until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until totally browned, about 8 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper and stir to combine.

Step 2

Pile the mixture into individual romaine lettuce leaves and top each with 2 tablespoons pepper jack, 1 tablespoon chopped tomatoes, one-eight of the red onion, 2 slices of avocado, one-eighth of the corn, a dollop of sour cream, 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1 lime wedge.

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