Crispy Chilli Beef Lettuce Cups

Ingredients

• 500 g 5% lean beef mince

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp fish sauce

• 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce

• Zest & juice of 1 lime

• 1 tbsp minced garlic

• 1 tbsp minced ginger

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 red chilli, finely sliced

• 3 spring onions, sliced

• 2 radishes, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

• 1 tsp sesame seeds

• 1 Ice Gem or Romaine lettuce, separated into cups

• Salt & pepper

Dipping Sauce

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• Juice of ½ lime

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp fish sauce

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

• Crisp the beef.
  Season the mince. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium pan, fry the beef until crispy (5–7 minutes). Add 1 tbsp teriyaki, mix, then remove and set aside.

• Build flavour.
  In the same pan add 1 tsp sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chilli, pinch of salt and 1 tsp sugar.
  Fry for 2–3 minutes.

• Combine.
  Add the crispy mince back into the pan.
  Add soy sauce, fish sauce, 1 tbsp teriyaki, lime zest & juice.
  Stir in spring onions.

• Assemble the cups.
  Spoon the beef into lettuce leaves.
  Garnish with coriander, radish, extra spring onion and sesame seeds.

• Serve.
  Add a squeeze of fresh lime and a spoonful of dipping sauce. Enjoy!