Southwest Beef Lettuce Wraps

DIRECTIONS FOR: SOUTHWEST BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 jalapeno, diced

½ yellow onion, diced

2 lb(s) ground beef

½ tsp chili powder

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp kosher salt

½ tsp ground black pepper

¼ tsp crushed red pepper

8 medium inner romaine lettuce leaves (from a romaine heart)

Toppings

1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

½ cup chopped tomatoes

2 red onions, diced

2 avocados, each sliced into 8 slices

2 ears fresh corn, cooked and kernels sliced off

1 container sour cream

½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

2 limes, each cut into 4 wedges

DIRECTIONS

1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, bell pepper, jalapeno and onions and cook until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until totally browned, about 8 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper and stir to combine.

Toppings

1. Pile the mixture into individual romaine lettuce leaves and top each with 2 tablespoons pepper jack, 1 tablespoon chopped tomatoes, one-eight of the red onion, 2 slices of avocado, one-eighth of the corn, a dollop of sour cream, 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1 lime wedge.