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Thai Beef Lettuce wraps arranged decoratively like a flower with beef in the center and romaine leaves as the petals.

Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps

Nutrivore Score: 391
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 362kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/3 cup lime juice fresh squeezed (about 2 -3)
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2/3 cups cilantro finely chopped
  • 2/3 cups mint finely chopped
  • 1 head romaine large

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up frequently with a spoon or spatula to achieve a fine cooked ground beef texture, 8-10 minutes.
  • Add broth to beef. If broth is unseasoned, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until broth has completely boiled away, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine crushed garlic, lime juice and fish sauce. Finely chop and then combine cilantro and mint in a separate bowl. Separate lettuce leaves and cut in half if very large.
  • Once broth has boiled off completely, stir in the lime juice mixture. Simmer, stirring, until the lime juice mixture has also boiled away, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped herbs, immediately remove beef from heat and serve.
  • To serve: scoop a generous spoonful of beef mixture into a lettuce leaf, wrap the lettuce leaf up around the beef mixture and enjoy! You can also serve as a salad on a bed of shredded lettuce.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps
Amount per Serving
Calories
362
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
118
mg
39
%
Sodium
 
1157
mg
50
%
Potassium
 
1186
mg
34
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
40
g
80
%
Vitamin A
 
11313
IU
226
%
Vitamin C
 
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
 
89
mg
9
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.