Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon oil (sesame or vegetable oil)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves, loosely packed
- Optional: fresh lettuce leaves for wrapping
- Optional: chopped chilies
- Optional: lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce and Thai basil. Cook for 1–2 minutes until basil wilts and sauce is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and serve warm in fresh lettuce leaves. Top with chilies and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
- Use coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
- Thai basil gives a distinct spicy-sweet flavor, but regular basil can be substituted.
- Butter lettuce or romaine work best for wraps.
- Keep lettuce separate from filling until serving to maintain crispness.
- Add a splash of fish sauce or a bit of brown sugar for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
