Description
These Thai Basil Beef Lettuce Wraps are a quick and flavorful dish featuring lean ground beef sautéed with garlic, fresh Thai basil, and a tangy soy-lime sauce, all wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves. Perfect for a light, low-carb meal packed with Thai-inspired flavors, ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for sautéing garlic)
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Mince the garlic cloves finely and chop the fresh Thai basil leaves. Make sure the ground beef is fully thawed before cooking.
- Sauté garlic: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns golden and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Cook beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Stir frequently, breaking up any clumps, and cook until the beef is fully browned, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add sauces: Pour in the low-sodium soy sauce and freshly squeezed lime juice. Add chili flakes if you want to add some heat. Stir well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Mix in basil: Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the chopped Thai basil leaves to preserve their fresh aroma and flavor.
- Assemble wraps: Spoon the flavorful beef mixture evenly onto each butter lettuce leaf. Roll or fold the leaves around the beef and serve immediately for a fresh and tasty wrap experience.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can add chopped peanuts or sliced green onions as a topping.
- If Thai basil is unavailable, sweet basil or regular basil can be used but the flavor will differ slightly.
- To make this dish spicier, increase the amount of chili flakes or add fresh sliced chili peppers while cooking.
- These wraps can be served with a side of jasmine rice for a more filling meal.
- Use lean ground beef to keep the dish lighter and reduce excess grease.
