Chili Beef Lettuce Cups — Thai Stir-Fry
Hot beef seared with chilies, garlic, and fish sauce poured into crispy lettuce cups. Takes 15 minutes, tastes like Bangkok street food.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.
Step 2
Add beef, breaking apart with a spoon, until no pink remains and edges are browned, 5–6 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in garlic and chilies; cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
Step 4
Pour in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar; toss to coat and remove from heat.
Step 5
Serve beef spooned into lettuce leaves. Eat with your hands.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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