Spicy Thai Basil Beef Lettuce Boats

Ingredients

• 120 g ground beef
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp ginger (minced)(optional)
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes(optional)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp brown sugar(optional)
• 1 tsp fish sauce(optional)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil (or Thai basil)
• 4 large romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves
• 1 tsp neutral oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add garlic (and ginger if using) and stir 20–30 seconds.

2. 2

   Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned 5–6 minutes.

3. 3

   Season with chili flakes (if using). Stir in soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar (if using). Add fish sauce if using.

4. 4

   Turn off heat and fold in basil so it stays fragrant.

5. 5

   Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and eat immediately.