Thai Lettuce Wraps With Beef and Fresh Basil
Fresh Thai lettuce wraps feature savory beef and fresh basil, offering a crisp, crunchy, and spicy experience.
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Instructions
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Rinse and spin lettuce leaves, then chill until ready to serve.
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Roughly chop cashews and set aside.
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Combine fish sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice to create the stir-fry sauce.
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Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat; add oil, then stir-fry garlic, onion, galangal or ginger, and chili for 1 minute.
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Add ground beef and stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes, gradually incorporating up to half of the stir-fry sauce.
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Stir in green pepper and a few more tablespoons of sauce, then stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add tomatoes and the remaining stir-fry sauce; continue to stir-fry for 2 more minutes.
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Remove from heat, then fold in chopped fresh basil.
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Taste and adjust flavor with additional fish sauce for savoriness, lime juice for saltiness, or chili for spice.
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Serve the hot stir-fry in lettuce leaves, topped with chopped cashews.