Thai Beef Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Thai Beef Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion; 1 clove garlic chopped fine; 1 pound lean ground beef 90 percent; 1 handful fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari; 1 teaspoon dried chili peppers or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar; sea salt to taste; 1 head Boston lettuce; lime wedges for garnish; fresh mint for garnish

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion
1 clove garlic chopped fine
1 pound lean ground beef 90 percent
1 handful fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon dried chili peppers or to taste
1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar
sea salt to taste
1 head Boston lettuce
lime wedges for garnish
fresh mint for garnish

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["In a 10-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and garlic. Saute until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the beef, using a fork to break up any large chunks (you want little pieces of ground meat). Add the cilantro, fish sauce, soy sauce (or tamari), chili pepper, and sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking, stirring every couple of minutes, until the beef is completely cooked through, 7 to 9 minutes.", "Meanwhile, rinse the lettuce leaves and pat them dry. Arrange the leaves on a platter.", "Taste the cooked beef. Adjust the seasonings, adding salt and more chili pepper, if you'd
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like. Spoon the beef over the lettuce leaves. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh mint. Serve immediately.
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Tia Tip: How to eat a lettuce cup: Squeeze a little lime juice on the beef, fold the lettuce leaf, and eat it like a taco!
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*GLUTEN-FREE IF YOU USE TAMARI AND GLUTEN-FREE FISH SAUCE."]

358

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, 1 clove garlic chopped fine, 1 pound lean ground beef 90 percent, and more.

Yes, Thai Beef Lettuce Cups falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Beef Lettuce Cups

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