Thai Beef Lettuce Cups with Peanut Dipping Sauce

A weeknight favourite : Thai Beef Lettuce Cups

These fresh, flavour packed Thai Beef Lettuce Cups are a family favourite weeknight meal.

These Thai beef lettuce cups are insanely good, ready in no time, and easy to make, but the best part is that they are also are easy to clean up. Can I get an Amen for that! The ultimate goal = an easy weeknight dinner.

Feel free to just buy your favourite brand of peanut sauce if the ingredient list seems too long, but this one is absolutely delicious and worth it if you have the time.

I served this alongside some steamed rice for my kids, but my husband and I had them just as is, wrapped in lettuce.

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Thai Beef Lettuce Cups with Peanut Dipping Sauce

For the beef:

• 1 lb of ground beef

• 1/2 red onion, finely diced

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

• 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper

• 1 cup of grated (or very thinly sliced) carrot

• 1 small bunch of green onions, thinly sliced

• Butter lettuce or Romaine for serving

For the beef sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• juice of 1 lime

• 1 tbsp sriracha

• 2 tsp brown sugar

For the Peanut sauce:

• 1/4 cup peanut butter

• 1/3 cup tahini

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 large garlic clove, minced

• 1 tsp freshly grated ginger

• 2 tsp rice vinegar

• 2 tsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1-2 tbsp chili oil

• Optional: sesame seeds, for garnish, chili crisp

Directions:

1. Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small pieces.

2. Add in the onion, garlic, ginger, and seasonings. When the meat is fully cooked, add in the carrot and green onions.

3. Stir in the meat sauce. Continue to cook on low for 5-7 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, whisk together the peanut sauce in a medium bowl.

5. Separate the lettuce leave into little cups and serve the delicious meat in each little cup of lettuce. Give it a drizzle of peanut sauce over top. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds, and if you’re feeling you need a little extra kick, add in some chili crisp!

Enjoy!

I love it when I find dishes that are so darn tasty but also happen to be gluten-free, dairy-free and low carb! This recipe is for EVERYONE! Please leave me a comment or review if you try this recipe and don’t forget to tag me @christies.lovestory. I love seeing your own kitchen creations!