Beef Taco Lettuce Cups with Avocado-Cucumber Crunch
High-protein, crunchy, game-day snack that actually feels like food. You’ll get that “dip + chip” satisfaction without chips.
Back to full listIngredients
- Gotham Greens® Butterhead Living Lettuce 1 head (use leaves as cups) $3.99
- Certified Angus Beef 90/10 Ground Sirloin 8–10 oz $9.99
- Organic Jumbo Red Onions 1/4 onion, minced $2.99
- Fresh Organic Large Ripe Avocado 1 $3.50
- Organic Cucumber 1/2, diced small $1.49
- Pantry: olive oil 1 tsp
- Pantry: salt, pepper, cumin or chili powder to taste
- Pantry: lime/lemon 1
- Pantry: hot sauce (optional) to taste
Instructions
- Cook beef (stove): Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add oil, then beef and minced red onion. Cook 6–8 minutes, breaking up, until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cumin/chili powder. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Make quick avocado topping: Mash avocado with a squeeze of lime/lemon, salt, and pepper. Stir in diced cucumber (and a dash of hot sauce if you want).
- Assemble: Spoon beef into lettuce leaves. Top with avocado-cucumber mix. Serve as handheld cups.
Health notes: High protein + fiber; low added sugar. Keep sodium moderate by seasoning lightly.
Drink pairing: Sparkling water with lime (or a light lager).