Description
These Thai Basil Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines aromatic Thai basil with savory ground beef, all wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional for heat)
- 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves (or regular basil)
For Serving:
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant. Add ground beef, cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add Flavors: Stir in bell pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chili garlic sauce. Cook until sauce thickens and pepper softens.
- Finish and Serve: Turn off heat, stir in Thai basil until wilted. Add lime juice, mix well. Spoon beef mixture into lettuce leaves, top with green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lower-carb version, use lean ground beef and skip the sugar.
- Substitute Thai basil with sweet basil and mint if needed.
- Pair with lime wedges and jasmine rice on the side if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 wraps
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
