Thai-Inspired Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps
Kids especially enjoy using Boston lettuce leaves to roll their sandwiches. Adjust the spiciness of the beef according to the likes of your family.
Difficulty: Easy
Hands-on: 20 minutesTotal: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1½ lbs. lean ground sirloin
- ¼ cup diced red pepper
- ¼ cup sliced scallions
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup peanut sauce
- Asian chili sauce, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 12 Boston lettuce leaves
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sirloin, stirring to break up the meat into small pieces. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Use a small ladle to remove and discard excess fat.
- Add the red pepper and stir to incorporate; cook for about 3 minutes. Add the scallions, cilantro, peanut sauce, chili sauce, and salt; stir to blend. Cook until heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- To serve, arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon the beef mixture into the center of each leaf.
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 180 |
| Total Fat | 11g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 5mg |
| Sodium | 890mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 10g |
| Protein | 7g |
Recipe Information
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1½ lbs. lean ground sirloin
- ¼ cup diced red pepper
- ¼ cup sliced scallions
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup peanut sauce
- Asian chili sauce, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 12 Boston lettuce leaves
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sirloin, stirring to break up the meat into small pieces. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Use a small ladle to remove and discard excess fat.
- Add the red pepper and stir to incorporate; cook for about 3 minutes. Add the scallions, cilantro, peanut sauce, chili sauce, and salt; stir to blend. Cook until heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- To serve, arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon the beef mixture into the center of each leaf.
Nutrition Information
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 180 |
| Total Fat | 11g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 5mg |
| Sodium | 890mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 10g |
| Protein | 7g |