Nitrate & Nitrite Free Basil & Oregano Ground Beef Lettuce Cups
Total time30 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time15 min
4.5(30)
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4 servings
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- Ā½ tsp sea salt
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Ā¼ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add the diced carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and the green tops of the scallions and cook until the vegetables are tender and the scallion tops are wilted, about 3 more minutes.
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