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Picadillo Lettuce Wrap

Ground meat cooked with tomato paste, onion, and spices, served in crisp lettuce leaves. Assemble cold or warm lettuce cups filled with seasoned meat mixture and fresh toppings.

35
min
4
servings
369
kcal
25.8g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings
Ground meat1.25 lbs
Onion1 medium
Garlic3 cloves
Olive oil2 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Oregano0.5 tsp
Saltto taste
Black pepperto taste
Lettuce leaves12 large leaves
Red onion0.5 small
Lime1 whole

Method

1

Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3

Add ground meat, breaking it into small pieces, and cook until browned, 6–8 minutes; drain excess fat if needed.

4

Stir in diced onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 2 minutes.

5

Add tomato paste, cumin, and oregano; stir well to combine.

6

Simmer on medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld. Season with salt and black pepper.

7

Place lettuce leaves on a platter or individual plates.

8

Spoon warm picadillo mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf.

9

Top with sliced red onion if using, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories369 kcal
Protein25.8 g
Carbohydrate12.1 g
Fat24.9 g
Fibre2.4 g
Sodium577.2 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.