Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Ranch Dressing

Enjoy these flavourful ground beef lettuce wraps topped with a luscious macadamia ranch dressing. This low-carb sensation is easy to make, healthier, and a crowd-pleaser.

What really brings this recipe to the next level is a generous drizzle of the macadamia ranch dressing. You could also use almond cream dressing or this zesty avocado lime dressing instead. I love to add a generous spoonful to every bite for maximum flavour.

💕 Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Indulge in a delicious, low-carb meal that's both satisfying and guilt-free. These ground beef lettuce wraps offer a lighter alternative without compromising on taste.
• The seasoned beef and kidney beans, roasted vegetables, and creamy macadamia ranch dressing create a flavourful and texturally rich combination that tantalizes your taste buds.
• Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, these lettuce wraps are versatile and shareable, allowing everyone to customize their own wraps to suit their preferences.

📋 Ingredients

• Seasoned Beef and Kidney Beans
  • Ground beef is seasoned with taco seasoning, tomato puree, and kidney beans for a protein-packed, flavourful filling.
• Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
  • Courgettes, bell peppers, and red onion roasted in olive oil add a delightful texture and smokiness to the wraps.
• Romaine Lettuce
  • Crispy romaine lettuce leaves serve as the perfect low-carb wraps, offering a refreshing crunch.
• Macadamia Ranch Dressing
  • Creamy and rich, the macadamia ranch dressing adds a luxurious touch with a blend of nuts and herbs.

See recipe card for quantities.

🥣 Instructions

1. Prepare Seasoned Beef and Kidney Beans:

In a skillet, cook ground beef with taco seasoning, tomato puree, salt, and kidney beans until well combined and seasoned.

2. Roast Vegetables:

Toss courgettes, bell peppers, and red onion in olive oil. Roast until caramelized and tender.

3. Make Macadamia Ranch Dressing:

Blend macadamia nuts, apple cider vinegar, dried oregano, dried parsley, dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and cracked black pepper with water until smooth.

4. Assemble Lettuce Wraps:

Lay out romaine lettuce leaves. Add a generous scoop of seasoned beef, roasted vegetables, chopped fresh coriander and a drizzle of macadamia ranch dressing to each leaf.

Hint: Before serving keep the washed lettuce leaves dry for easier assembly. Blot them with a kitchen / paper towel if needed.

💫 Substitutions

1. Vegetarian Twist: Substitute ground beef with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or lentils.
2. Nut-Free Dressing: Swap macadamia nuts with sunflower seeds for a nut-free ranch dressing.

🥄 Equipment

• Skillet for Cooking Beef
• Baking Sheet for Roasting Vegetables
• Blender for Dressing

🥡 Storage

• Store any leftover components separately in airtight containers. Assemble the lettuce wraps just before serving.
• You can freeze the seasoned beef and roasted vegetables separately for longer storage. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

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Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Ranch Dressing

Enjoy these flavourful ground beef lettuce wraps topped with a luscious macadamia ranch dressing. This low-carb sensation is easy to make, healthier, and a crowd-pleaser.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean, Mexican

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  

• Seasoned Beef and Kidney Beans:
• 750 g Ground Beef serves 6
• 400 g Can Kidney Beans drained (240g drained weight)
• 4.5 tablespoons Taco Seasoning
• 1.5 tablespoons Tomato Puree
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• 90 ml Water
• Roasted Vegetables:
• 2 Medium Courgettes
• 2 Bell Peppers
• 1 Red Onion
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• Romaine Lettuce Wraps:
• 2 Heads Romaine Lettuce 3 large leaves per person
• Chopped fresh coriander to serve
• Macadamia Ranch Dressing:
• 180 g Macadamia Nuts
• 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
• ¾ teaspoon Dried Dill
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ⅛ teaspoon Salt
• Cracked Black Pepper to taste
• 120 ml Water

Instructions

 

• Roasted Vegetables:
• Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
• Cut courgettes, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
• Toss the vegetables in olive oil and spread them on a baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
• Seasoned Beef and Kidney Beans:
• In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
• Add drained kidney beans, taco seasoning, tomato puree, salt, and water to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
• Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld and the mixture to thicken. Set aside.
• Macadamia Ranch Dressing:
• In a blender, combine macadamia nuts, apple cider vinegar, dried oregano, dried parsley, dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and cracked black pepper.
• Blend until smooth, gradually adding water until you achieve a creamy consistency.
• Adjust seasoning to taste.
• Assembly:
• Take a romaine lettuce leaf and spoon in a generous portion of the seasoned beef and kidney beans mixture.
• Add a scoop of roasted vegetables on top.
• Drizzle the macadamia ranch dressing over the filling as well as a handful of chopped fresh coriander.
• Repeat for each lettuce leaf.
• Serve immediately and enjoy these flavourful ground beef lettuce wraps with an extra serving of the creamy macadamia ranch dressing and a wedge of lime.

Notes

Customize your wraps with additional toppings like diced tomatoes, jalapenos, or a squeeze of lime juice for extra freshness.

Store leftover components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Assemble wraps just before serving for the best taste and texture. Leftover ranch dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

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Keyword Beef, Family Meals, Kid Friendly, Ranch