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.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice.

Step 5

Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and chopped mint.

Step 7

Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves. Arrange them on a serving platter.

Step 8

Spoon the beef mixture into each lettuce leaf. Top with shredded carrot and chopped peanuts, if using.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	969.7 grams (969.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1538

Total Fat 114.00g	146%
Saturated Fat 36.70g	184%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.50g
Cholesterol 301mg	100%
Sodium 3410mg	148%
Total Carbohydrate 50.60g	18%
Dietary Fiber 15.50g	55%
Total Sugars 20.40g
Protein 97.80g	196%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 419mg	32%
Iron 18mg	102%
Potassium 2727mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.3%

Protein: 24.2%

Carbs: 12.5%