Thai Basil Beef Lettuce Wraps are savory ground beef cooked with garlic, chilies, and Thai basil, served in crisp lettuce leaves for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 red chilies, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped
12 large butter lettuce leaves
Optional: shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, lime wedges
Instructions
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Wash and dry the lettuce leaves and set aside.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add garlic and chilies and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it apart until fully browned.
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Drain excess grease if needed.
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Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until glossy.
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Remove from heat and fold in Thai basil until wilted.
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Spoon beef mixture into lettuce leaves and serve immediately.