Cilantro-Lime Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 poundground beef
- 2lime
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1jalapeño
- ·fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoonsoy sauce
- 1 teaspoonfish sauce
- ·butter lettuce or romaine
- ¼ mediumred onion
- 1 mediumcucumber
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
Prep
- 01
Mince 3 cloves garlic and 1 jalapeño.
- 02
Chop a generous handful of fresh cilantro.
- 03
Slice 0.25 of a red onion into thin pieces.
- 04
Dice 1 medium cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- 05
Cut butter lettuce or romaine into whole leaves for wrapping.
Method
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 02
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
- 03
Stir in the minced garlic and jalapeño, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 04
Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, and the juice from 2 limes. Toss in most of the cilantro, reserving some for garnish. Cook for 1 minute more.
- 05
Taste and adjust seasoning with lime juice or soy sauce as needed.
- 06
Spoon the warm beef mixture into lettuce leaves, then top with sliced red onion, cucumber, and reserved cilantro. Serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For more heat, add an extra jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef. For deeper umami, increase fish sauce by ½ teaspoon. A drizzle of sriracha or chili oil on the side lets everyone customize their spice level.