Beef Mince and Sweet Chili Lettuce Cups
These Beef Mince and Sweet Chili Lettuce Cups offer a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors, wrapped in crisp lettuce for a refreshing bite. Drawing inspiration from Asian street food, this dish is quick to prepare, packed with vibrant textures, and perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Equipment
Large skillet or wok
Wooden spoon or spatula
Mixing bowl
knife
Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (minced beef) - Choose lean beef mince for a healthier option
1 tbsp Vegetable oil - Use a neutral oil like canola or sunflower
1 small Onion - Finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic - Minced
1 small red chili (red chilli in British English) - Finely chopped (optional for extra heat)
2 tbsp Sweet chili sauce - Adjust to taste
1 tbsp Soy sauce - Use low-sodium soy sauce if preferred
1 tsp Sesame oil - Adds a rich, nutty flavor
1 tsp Lime juice - Freshly squeezed for best flavor
½ cup Carrot - Grated
2 stalks Spring onions - Finely sliced
1 head Butter lettuce - Separated into leaves
1 tbsp Sesame seeds - Toasted for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and optional red chili, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the beef mince, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Pour in the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil, stirring everything together well. Allow the mixture to cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice, grated carrot, and sliced spring onions.
- Wash and separate the lettuce leaves, then spoon the beef mixture evenly into each leaf.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, you can add chopped water chestnuts or crushed peanuts to the beef mixture.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the red chili.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 429mgPotassium: 559mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4191IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 3mg
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