Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cilantro Lime Beef Lettuce Cups
Total time30 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time15 min
4.8(15)
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add the scallion greens and grated ginger to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
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