Description

These Thai Basil Beef Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy option for a light meal or appetizer. Packed with aromatic Thai basil, savory beef, and fresh vegetables, these wraps are both satisfying and refreshing. The combination of bold flavors and crisp lettuce leaves makes for a delicious and low-carb dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal.

Ingredients

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Ground Beef Mixture:

1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

Sauce:

3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1–2 teaspoons chili crunch or chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon arrowroot starch mixed with 2 teaspoons water

Additional:

1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
12 butter lettuce leaves
Optional sliced jalapeño for garnish
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Heat avocado oil: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
Add vegetables: Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes.
Flavor infusion: Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Prepare sauce: Whisk together tamari, sesame oil, lime juice, and chili crunch in a small bowl.
Combine: Pour sauce into skillet, add arrowroot slurry, and stir until slightly thickened.
Finish and serve: Remove from heat, fold in Thai basil leaves until wilted, and serve in lettuce leaves topped with jalapeño if desired.

Notes

For extra umami, add a splash of fish sauce to the sauce mixture.
If Thai basil is unavailable, use sweet basil with a touch of fresh mint.
This recipe can also be made with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 wraps
Calories: 412
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 1449 mg
Fat: 31 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 24 g
Cholesterol: 93 mg