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title: "Tex-Mex Beef Lettuce Wraps"
source: "HelloFresh (https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/tex-mex-beef-lettuce-wraps-6765a54e9bfc6de73c8e1d53)"
servings: 2
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens: [Milk, Sesame]
tags: [Calorie Smart, Carb Smart, Quick]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 500
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the tasty Tex-Mex seasoning, though some found it a bit strong.
  - theme: Texture
    text: Customers loved the crunch from the tortilla chips.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/tex-mex-beef-lettuce-wraps.avif"
---

@sour cream{2%tbsp}
@baby lettuce{1%cup}
@blue corn tortilla chips{1%cup}
@white wine vinegar{2%tbsp}
@ground beef{10%oz}
@Tex-Mex Paste{1%unit}
@shallot{1%unit}
@cooking oil{1%tbsp}
@sugar{¼%tsp}
@salt{1%tsp}
@black pepper{1%tsp}

Wash and dry all produce.

In a small microwave-safe #bowl{}, combine @shallot{1%unit}(thinly sliced), @white wine vinegar{2%tbsp}, @sugar{¼%tsp}, and a pinch of @salt{1%tsp}. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until shallot is bright pink ~{30%seconds} to ~{60%seconds}. Set aside to pickle, stirring occasionally.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @ground beef{10%oz}. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until cooked through ~{4%minutes} to ~{6%minutes}. If there's excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.

Gently crush @blue corn tortilla chips{1%cup} in their bag. Serve the cooked beef nestled in @baby lettuce{1%cup} leaves. Top with @sour cream{2%tbsp}, pickled shallot, crushed chips, and a dash of @black pepper{1%tsp}. Stir in @Tex-Mex Paste{1%unit} with the beef during cooking for extra flavor if desired.