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Lettuce Fajita Wraps

Lettuce Fajita Wraps

Prep Time 47 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
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Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 12 or more large lettuce leaves
  • 1 pound of steak meat or boneless chicken cut into strips
  • 2 or 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 or 2 cloves garlic very finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika or chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano if liked
  • 2 or 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1 small yellow pepper seeded and cut into thin strips
  • 1 small red pepper
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the meat or chicken in a Ziploc bag with the lime juice, garlic, and spices, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes and up to 5 hours. 
  • Heat the oil in a skillet or wok, and cook the peppers with the onions until soft, stirring often and adding salt and pepper as needed. Set aside and keep warm. 
  • Discard the marinade. Add one tablespoon of oil to the same pan and stir-fry the meat or chicken strips until done (about 5 to 8 minutes), again adding salt as needed.
  • Spoon the cooked meat and vegetables into the center of the lettuce leaves. Add a slice of avocado or some guacamole. Fold or wrap the lettuce around the filling and if you like, secure with a toothpick or tie with blanched chives. 
  • You can serve alone, or with sides of salsa and guacamole.