Zesty Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef, cooked and crumbled
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1 Red chili, thinly sliced (optional for less heat)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce, none
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce, none
• 1 teaspoon Brown sugar, none
• 8 large Lettuce leaves, rinsed and dried
• 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until browned.
2. 2.Add garlic, ginger, and red chili to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes.
3. 3.Stir in lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar; cook for another 2 minutes until well combined.
4. 4.Spoon the beef mixture into the lettuce leaves.
5. 5.Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with crumbled tofu or tempeh.
• chevron_rightAdd chopped peanuts for an extra crunch and protein boost.