Zesty Beef & Corn Lettuce Wraps

Zesty Beef & Corn Lettuce Wraps ingredients

• 0.5 lbs Ground Beef (90/10 lean)
• 1 tsp Olive Oil
• 0.25 small, finely diced Yellow Onion
• 1 clove, minced Garlic
• 1 tsp Chili Powder
• 0.5 tsp Cumin
• 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
• 0.75 cup, drained (or frozen, Canned Corn
• 0.5 can (approx 4 oz), drain Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (Rotel)
• 6-8 large, crisp Butter Lettuce Leaves
• 0.5 for juice Lime
• 2 tbsp, chopped (optional) Fresh Cilantro
• 2 tbsp (optional) Sour Cream / Greek Yogurt

How to make Zesty Beef & Corn Lettuce Wraps

1. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the 0.5 lbs of ground beef to the hot skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is fully browned and no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease from the pan.
3. Add the finely diced 0.25 small yellow onion to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
4. Stir in the 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon cumin, 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the spices become fragrant.
5. Add the 0.75 cup of drained corn and the drained 0.5 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies to the skillet. Stir all ingredients together and cook for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the corn and tomatoes are heated through.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Squeeze the juice from 0.5 a lime directly over the beef mixture and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more salt or spice to your preference.
7. Carefully wash and pat dry the 6-8 large butter lettuce leaves. Arrange them on a serving platter or individual plates, ensuring they are ready to be filled.
8. Spoon the warm zesty beef and corn mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf, creating individual wraps.
9. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped cilantro and an optional dollop of 1 tablespoon sour cream or Greek yogurt on each wrap. Serve immediately as a fresh and light lunch.

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