Asian Style Beef Lettuce Cups
Savor the vibrant flavors of our Asian-Style Beef Lettuce Cups, a delightful dish that’s sure to impress at any gathering or cozy dinner. Tender, seasoned ground beef mingles with zesty ginger, fresh garlic, and a splash of soy sauce, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing crunch. These handheld bites are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a fun way to enjoy a meal!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- •1 carrot
- •1 tsp chili flakes
- •200 ml coconut milk
- •1 daikon radish
- •1 tbsp fish sauce
- •2 cloves minced garlic
- •1 tbsp grated ginger
- •1 lb ground beef
- •1 tsp honey
- •1 head of lettuce
- •1 lime
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- •Black pepper
- •Dark soy sauce
- •Granulated sugar
- •Grape seed oil
- •Peanut butter
- •Salt
- •Sesame oil
- •Sesame seed oil
- •White wine vinegar
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat a pan and add ground beef, seasoning with salt, pepper, sesame seed oil, and grape seed oil.
- 2
Stir the beef and add more pepper, chili flakes, and minced garlic.
- 3
Grate ginger and add dark soy sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil to the pan.
- 4
Once cooked, turn off the heat and stir in scallions and sesame seeds.
- 5
For the peanut sauce, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, fish sauce, dark soy, honey, and chili flakes in a pot and bring to a boil while whisking.
- 6
Prepare a quick pickle by grating daikon, sprinkling with sugar and white wine vinegar, and letting it marinate.
- 7
Take lettuce leaves and fill each with a layer of quick pickle, followed by peanut sauce and the cooked beef.
- 8
Top with pickled onions, grated carrot, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Prep all your ingredients before cooking to streamline the process.
- ✓Use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner substitute for beef.
- ✓Let the quick pickle marinate while you cook the beef to enhance flavor.
- ✓Toast sesame seeds in the pan before adding them to the beef for extra crunch.