Nut-Free Spiced Beef Lettuce Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Juicy, spiced ground beef wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a Whole30-compliant, nut-free, flavorful meal. This Mexican-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef (85% lean), avocado oil, chopped yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 large leaves romaine lettuce leaves
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 4 fresh lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until spices are well incorporated and meat is fragrant.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat. Spoon the spiced beef mixture into 8 large romaine lettuce leaves. Top each with 1/2 cup diced tomatoes and 1/4 cup sliced green onions.
5. Step 5: Serve with 4 fresh lime wedges to squeeze over the wraps just before eating.