Savory Thai Lettuce Wraps: A Delightful Weeknight Meal

Enjoy flavorful Thai Lettuce Wraps filled with savory ground beef, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 wraps

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef Filling

1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with turkey or chicken
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1 inch Ginger Grated
2 stalks Green Onion Sliced
2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Can substitute with olive oil
3 tablespoons Coconut Aminos Or low sodium soy sauce
to taste Sea Salt & Black Pepper
to taste Thai Chili Sauce Optional

For the Wraps

8-10 leaves Butter Lettuce Can substitute with romaine or bibb lettuce
1 cup Cooked Rice Can use cauliflower rice for low-carb option

For Toppings

1 medium Avocado Sliced
1/2 cup Unsalted Cashews Chopped
1 whole Lime Cut into wedges

Equipment

Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thai Lettuce Wraps

Minced the garlic and grated the ginger. In a bowl, whisk garlic, ginger, sesame oil, coconut aminos, and Thai chili sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat the skillet, add ground beef, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease.
Add sliced green onions to the beef and cook for another 2 minutes.
Pour sauce over the beef, stir to coat and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Rinse butter lettuce leaves and pat dry. Prepare lime wedges, avocado slices, and chop cashews.
Assemble wraps with beef mixture, rice, avocado, lime juice, and cashews. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, store components separately to maintain freshness and crispiness.

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