Hmong-inspired Lemongrass Beef Lettuce Wraps
These Hmong-inspired Lemongrass Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a light lunch or appetizer. The combination of fragrant lemongrass and savory beef wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves makes for a refreshing and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add the lemongrass, onion, garlic, and red chili to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh mint and cilantro leaves.
- To serve, spoon the beef mixture into the lettuce leaves and wrap them up like a taco.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large skillet Cutting board Knife Spoon
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Hmong-inspired Lemongrass Beef Lettuce Wraps with a side of steamed jasmine rice and a dipping sauce made from lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with crumbled tofu or chopped mushrooms.
Cost
$15