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Citrus Beef Lettuce Cups

It’s easier to eat your greens when you’re wrapping them around tender, flavorful beef braised in the slow cooker in this paleo dinner the whole family will enjoy.

Serves 6
Ready in 500 mins
Prep time 20 mins
Cooking time 480 mins
245 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 3/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges), plus more if desired
> 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes), plus more if desired
> 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
> 6 cloves garlic, smashed
> 1/2 tsp dried oregano
> 1/2 tsp ground cumin
> 2 lbs cubed beef stew meat
> 2 cups shredded (matchstick)  carrots
> 1 (12 oz) bag Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts

Steps

1
Into a 4- to 5-qt slow cooker, add the orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, and beef. Season generously with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
2
Cover and cook 8 hours on low until very tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat to a bowl. Shred with forks and moisten with some of the cooking liquid. Stir in the carrots. Discard remaining cooking liquid. Season beef with salt to taste.
3
Separate lettuce leaves. Serve beef in lettuce leaves with additional lime and orange wedges for squeezing, if desired.

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