Cinnamon-Spiced Ground Beef Tacos with Avocado Crema

Warm, savory ground beef seasoned with cinnamon and cumin, served in crisp lettuce cups with a creamy avocado sauce.

Cuisine: Mexican

Category: Whole30

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground beef
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 avocado
• 2 tbsp cilantro
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 8 leaves romaine lettuce

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 12 oz ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, breaking into small crumbles, then stir in 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for 2 more minutes until spices are fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp lime juice and cook for 1 minute more, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Step 3: While beef cools, blend 1 peeled avocado, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tsp lime zest, and 1/2 tsp salt in a food processor until smooth. Divide cooled beef between 8 lettuce leaves and top with 1-2 tbsp avocado crema.