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Lettuce Taco Bundles

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Seasoned ground beef is wrapped up in lettuce leaves with Margaret Holmes Pinto Beans to create a low-carb, yet tasty meal.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 large head Iceberg lettuce
  • 1 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1/3 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 small Hatch or other mild green chile; seeded and diced
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup from an 8 oz jar mild taco sauce
  • 8 halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can Margaret Holmes Pinto Beans
  • 1-1/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

  • Carefully separate lettuce leaves and rinse in cold water.
  • Wrap in paper towel and store in refrigerator until needed.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet and sauté green chile and onion for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add ground beef and fry until no longer pink (4-5 minutes); drain off any excess liquid.
  • Return skillet to medium heat and stir in taco seasoning, taco sauce, tomatoes and pinto beans. Turn heat to low and simmer for 6-7 minutes.
  • Divide mixture between 8 lettuce leaves and scatter with cheese.
  • To fold, tuck in top and bottom edges then roll up. Serve with fresh lime and sour cream, if desired.