Perfect entertainers - chilli beef in little gem lettuce cups

Little Gem Lettuce

Chilli
Beef
Cups

PREP TIME
15MINS

COOK TIME
5MINS

MAKES
12-14

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3cm piece ginger, peeled, chopped
  • 1 long red chilli, deseeded, chopped
  • 1 tbs salted roasted peanuts
  • 2 tbs vegetable oil
  • 2 tbs sriracha or hot chilli sauce
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 400g beef mince
  • 4 green shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1×2 pack little gem lettuce
  • thinly sliced red chilli, coriander leaves & lime wedges, to serve

METHOD

1. Pound or process the garlic, ginger, chilli, peanuts and 1 tablespoon of the oil to a rough paste. Combine chilli sauce and lime juice, set both aside.

2. Heat remaining oil in wok, add mince and stir-fry until well browned, and the chilli garlic paste and shallots, stir-fry 2 minutes until aromatic. Spoon mixture into a sieve to drain any excess moisture.

3. Separate the leaves from the little gem lettuce. Arrange on platter or serving plates. Spoon over mince then a little chilli lime dressing. Top with chilli and coriander. Serve with lime wedges.

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