Indian-Spiced Beefy Lettuce Wraps

The recipe Sunday was Indian-spiced beefy lettuce wraps — ground beef cooked with garam masala, ginger, garlic, onion, served in romaine leaves with mint chutney and yogurt.

The recipe is below.

Indian-Spiced Beefy Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, for serving
• Sliced green onions and lime wedges, for garnish

Instructions

1. Sauté the aromatics. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–4 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
2. Brown the beef. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat if needed.
3. Add the spices. Sprinkle in the garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, and salt. Stir well to coat the beef evenly in the spice blend. Cook for 1–2 minutes to bloom the spices.
4. Finish with brightness. Stir in the soy sauce and lime juice. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 1 minute, just until they begin to soften. Remove from heat and fold in the fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust salt or lime as needed.
5. Assemble the wraps. Spoon the spiced beef mixture into individual butter lettuce leaves. Top each with a small dollop of Greek yogurt, a few sliced green onions, and an extra squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 290 | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Carbs: 9g | Fiber: 2g | Sodium: 480mg