Thai Beef Cups

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 2
Tasty Thai Beef Cups for your lunch or dinner
in Beef

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons red onions , minced
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 lime , juice of
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
8 cabbage leaves
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons coconut milk
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons peanut butter , melted
1/2 lime , juice of
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
421
Sugar
14g
Fat
17g
These Thai Beef Cups are a delicious and healthy take on traditional Thai flavors, using lean ground beef, fresh cabbage leaves, and a flavorful sauce that is both sweet and spicy. This recipe is a great way to incorporate more veggies into your meals, as the cabbage leaves serve as a delicious and nutritious cup for the beef and rice mixture. The sauce is made with a blend of sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, coconut milk, honey, peanut butter, lime juice, ginger, and soy sauce, which all work together to create a rich and flavorful sauce that complements the beef and rice perfectly. This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great option for those with food sensitivities, and it is also a great source of lean protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals.

Instructions

1.Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Add the garlic and onions, cooking until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3.Add the ground beef, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4.In a small bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, ground ginger, honey, and lime juice. Add this mixture to the ground beef, stirring to combine.
5.Add the cooked brown rice to the beef mixture, stirring until well combined.
6.To make the sauce, mix together the sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, coconut milk, honey, melted peanut butter, lime juice, ginger, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
7.Gently remove the leaves from the head of cabbage, taking care not to tear them.
8.Spoon the beef mixture into each cabbage leaf, forming a cup shape with the leaf.
9.Drizzle the sauce over the top of each cabbage cup and serve immediately.

PROS

This recipe is a healthy twist on a classic Thai dish, using lean ground beef and brown rice instead of the traditional white rice.

It is also a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your meal, as the cabbage leaves serve as a delicious and nutritious cup for the beef and rice mixture.

This recipe is also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great option for those with food sensitivities.

CONS

The cabbage leaves can be a bit tricky to work with, as they need to be gently pulled apart without tearing.

This recipe requires a bit of prep work to get all the ingredients ready, but once everything is prepped, it comes together quickly and easily in just a few steps.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great source of lean protein and complex carbohydrates, making it a nutritious and filling option for lunch or dinner.
Cabbage is also a great source of fiber and vitamin C, which helps to support a healthy immune system.

Lean ground beef is a great source of high-quality protein, iron, and zinc, which are all important nutrients for the body.
Brown rice is a great source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals.

The sauce in this recipe is also a great source of healthy fats from the peanut butter and coconut milk, as well as other beneficial nutrients from the honey and soy sauce.
Overall, this recipe is a great option for those looking to eat healthier without sacrificing flavor or variety.

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