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Mediterranean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Quick, healthy, and delicious, these Mediterranean ground beef lettuce wraps are ready in just 25 minutes and combine fresh ingredients with aromatic spices for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef Opt for 85% lean or leaner
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Can substitute with goat cheese or mozzarella
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated Any leafy greens can work

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
  5. Stir in cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until well combined.
  6. Remove from heat and mix in diced cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.
  7. Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce leaves and top with crumbled feta cheese.
  8. Serve immediately as wraps.

Notes

These wraps can be served as a main dish for dinner or as an appetizer. Pair them with tzatziki sauce or a Greek salad. Use different greens if you don't have butter lettuce.