Keto Vietnamese Beef and Kimchi Lettuce Wraps

KetoHigh ProteinLow Carb

A 440-calorie Dinner recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 300g lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup kimchi, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for extra spice)
• 1/2 head butter lettuce, separated into leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep: Wash and separate lettuce leaves. Chop kimchi, mince garlic, grate ginger, and chop cilantro and mint. If using, chop peanuts.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the chopped kimchi, fish sauce, and sriracha (if using). Cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. Remove from heat. Stir in fresh cilantro and mint.
6. To assemble, spoon the beef and kimchi mixture into the lettuce cups. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts if desired.