Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thai Basil Beef Lettuce Wraps, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Thai street food right to your table. Crisp lettuce leaves cradle savory, aromatic beef, enhanced by fresh basil and a kick of spice. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a tasty weeknight dinner, these wraps are as fun to assemble as they are to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
- 1 tbsp chili paste (adjust for spice level)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Gather all ingredients and wash the lettuce leaves.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Cook the beef: Increase heat to high, add ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it apart until no pink remains.
- Add flavor boosters: Stir in soy sauce, chili paste, and green onions. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until well combined.
- Toss in basil: Remove from heat and gently fold in the fresh basil leaves until just wilted.
- Assemble wraps: Spoon generous portions of the beef mixture into each lettuce leaf and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg