Salsa Beef Lettuce Wraps

1.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2.Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for about 5 minutes until it starts to brown.

3.Sprinkle in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the beef with the spices.

4.Continue cooking the beef until fully browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes total. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

5.Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the fresh salsa and cooked white rice (if using). Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and well combined.

6.Remove the skillet from heat.

7.To assemble, spoon a generous amount of the salsa beef mixture into the center of each iceberg lettuce leaf.

8.Top with optional garnishes such as chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese as desired.

9.Fold the lettuce leaves around the filling to form wraps and serve immediately.