Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these vibrant Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps! Packed with bold, zesty flavors, this recipe combines perfectly seasoned ground beef, fragrant garlic and ginger, and a tangy-sweet sauce made with soy, fish sauce, lime juice, and a touch of brown sugar. Fresh herbs like cilantro and mint infuse every bite with refreshing aromatics, while crisp lettuce cups provide a light, low-carb vessel for the savory filling. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, these wraps are ideal for busy evenings or casual entertaining. Garnish with shredded carrots and chopped peanuts for added texture and crunch, and serve as an appetizer or a satisfying main for a deliciously fresh take on Thai-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 3 units Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated)
- 0.5 tsp Red chili flakes
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Fish sauce
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 3 stalks Green onions (sliced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint (chopped)
- 12 leaves Romaine lettuce leaves or butter lettuce
- 0.5 cup Shredded carrot (optional)
- 0.25 cup Chopped peanuts (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice.
Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and chopped mint.
Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves. Arrange them on a serving platter.
Spoon the beef mixture into each lettuce leaf. Top with shredded carrot and chopped peanuts, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.0 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.7 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3410 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 97.8 g | 196% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2727 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
