Description
Thai Basil Beef Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and vibrant dish that combines juicy ground beef with aromatic garlic, zesty lime, and fragrant Thai basil, all wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves. Perfect for any occasion, these wraps are quick to prepare and customizable to suit various tastes. With their stunning presentation and delightful crunch, they are destined to impress your family and friends at gatherings or serve as a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Mince garlic and chop the Thai basil. Ensure ground beef is thawed.
- Sauté garlic: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until golden (about 30 seconds).
- Cook beef: Add ground beef, stirring frequently until browned (5–7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add sauces: Stir in soy sauce and lime juice; add chili flakes for heat if desired.
- Mix in basil: Gently fold in chopped Thai basil just before serving.
- Assemble wraps: Spoon the beef mixture into each lettuce leaf and roll them up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (150g)
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 523mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg