Thai Basil Beef Lettuce Cups

Ingredients

• 170 g ground beef
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp fresh ginger
• 0.5 cup Thai basil (or regular basil)
• 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp fish sauce(optional)
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 0.25 tsp chili flakes(optional)
• 4 leaves romaine lettuce leaves
• 0.25 cup cucumber

Instructions

1. 1

   Chop garlic and ginger finely.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), brown sugar, and lime juice (add chili flakes if desired).

3. 3

   Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and cook 5–6 minutes until browned.

4. 4

   Add garlic and ginger; stir 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Pour in sauce and simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy.

6. 6

   Turn off heat and stir in basil just until wilted.

7. 7

   Serve in lettuce cups with cucumber slices.