15-Minute Slow-Cooker Thai Basil Beef Lettuce Cups (Gluten-Free)
Experience vibrant Thai flavors in record time with these tender slow-cooker beef lettuce cups, featuring fresh basil, garlic, and a sweet-salty sauce for a gluten-free, weeknight-friendly meal.
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
- 8 butter or romaine lettuce leaves
- 2 tbsp optional: sliced chili or jalapeño for garnish
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Instructions
Preheat the slow-cooker on HIGH. Add ground beef, garlic, and diced red bell pepper. Stir to break up the beef.
⏱️ 2 minutes 🌡️ HIGHAdd gluten-free soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 minuteCover and cook on HIGH for 8 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until beef is just cooked and peppers are tender.
⏱️ 8 minutes 🌡️ HIGHStir in Thai basil and half the green onions. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes to wilt basil.
⏱️ 2 minutesSpoon beef mixture into lettuce leaves. Garnish with remaining green onions and optional chilis. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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