Cilantro-Lime Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps with Charred Corn
Ingredients
- 1 lbground beef
- ·yellow onion
- ·garlic
- ·lime
- ·fresh cilantro
- 2 earscorn
- 1 tablespoonbutter
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- ½ teaspooncumin
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 1 headbutter lettuce or romaine
- 1avocado
- 4radish
Prep
- 01
Dice 1 medium yellow onion.
- 02
Mince 3 cloves garlic.
- 03
Juice 1 lime.
- 04
Chop a handful of fresh cilantro.
- 05
Slice 4 radishes thinly.
Method
- 01
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and swirl to coat.
- 02
Add corn ears and char for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until kernels are golden brown and blistered. Remove to a cutting board and let cool slightly, then cut kernels from the cob.
- 03
In the same skillet, add ground beef and cook over medium-high heat, breaking it into small pieces as it browns, about 6–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- 04
Add the cooked onion and garlic mixture to the beef. Stir in cumin and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 05
Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice, most of the cilantro (reserve some for garnish), charred corn kernels, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 06
Serve the beef mixture in lettuce leaf cups, topped with avocado slices, radish slices, and remaining cilantro.
Spice Tips
For extra heat, stir in a pinch of cayenne or a diced jalapeño with the garlic. A splash of hot sauce drizzled over the wraps adds brightness and kick. For more depth, try a pinch of smoked paprika alongside the cumin.
For a cooler meal, chill the beef mixture before serving and use it as a filling for cold lettuce wraps the next day. Substitute grilled zucchini or bell peppers for corn if preferred.