Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps
- Womenscorner Desk
- November 24, 2020
Ingredients :
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced or pureed ginger
- 400 grams | 14 ounces lean beef mince
- 1 red chilli, seeds removed and diced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (can sub with soy sauce but omit the salt)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh Thai basil (can sub with cilantro or non Thai basil)
- 2 tablespoons peanuts, chopped (optional)
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Method : Warm the oil during a large skillet over a medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for a moment or two until fragrant. Add the meat and break apart the massive clumps with a wooden spoon. Cook about 5 minutes until fully browned. Add the chilli, green onions, coconut aminos (or soy/tamari), honey, vinegar and salt. Cook another 3-4 minutes until the meat starts to darken and crisp. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. To serve, spoon into into large lettuce cups - double abreast of the lettuce to stop spillage. Top with fresh basil and chopped peanuts and luxuriate in .
