How to Make Spicy Chipotle Lettuce Wraps - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Chipotle Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for anyone looking for a light and satisfying dish. These wraps are packed with flavor and are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them. They are great for a quick weeknight dinner or for serving at a casual gathering with friends and family.

The star of these wraps is the spicy chipotle sauce, which adds a bold and smoky flavor to the dish. The sauce is made from chipotle peppers, which are smoked and dr...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 small onions, finely chopped
  • 2 green bell peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 16 romaine lettuce leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Blend tomato sauce, water, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chili powder, oregano, and 1 teaspoon sea salt together in a blender until sauce is smooth.
  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat; cook and stir onions, green bell peppers, and a pinch salt until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add ground beef and increase heat to medium-high; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Mix garlic and sauce into ground beef mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir kidney beans and black beans into into ground beef sauce and simmer, stirring occasionally, until filling flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.
  • Spoon filling into lettuce leaves.
  • Nutrition

    408 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 1373mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 15g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 41mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 882mg