Gordon Ramsay’s Chili Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

This Gordon Ramsay Chili Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe is a spicy and fresh recipe, which is made with ground beef and lime. It’s the perfect 30-minute meal, ready in about 20 minutes.

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Gordon Ramsay’s Chili Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe Ingredients

For the filling:

• Olive oil, for frying
• 200g lean beef mince
• 200g pork mince (or just beef)
• Sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 5cm ginger, chopped
• 1–2 red chillies, chopped
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• Zest of 1 lime + juice of ⅓
• 3 spring onions, chopped
• Salt + black pepper
• 2 little gem lettuces, leaves separated

For the dressing:

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• Juice of ½ lime
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ½ red chilli, thinly sliced
• 1–2 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Small bunch coriander leaves, chopped

How To Make Gordon Ramsay’s Chili Beef Lettuce Wraps

1. Brown the meat: Heat a splash of olive oil in a large, wide pan over high heat. Add the beef and pork mince and cook for 5–7 minutes, until deeply browned and crispy. Set the meat aside.
2. Sauté the aromatics: Add a drizzle of sesame oil to the same pan. Add the chopped garlic, ginger, and chili, and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Combine the filling: Return the cooked meat to the pan. Stir in the fish sauce, lime zest, lime juice, and brown sugar. Cook for another minute, then stir in the chopped spring onions.
4. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, sliced chili, fish sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, and chopped coriander.
5. Assemble and serve: To serve, spoon the hot meat filling into the cold, crisp lettuce leaf cups. Drizzle with the dressing and serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

• How do I get the best flavor from the meat? Use a wide pan with a large surface area and don’t overcrowd it. This allows the meat to brown and get crispy, rather than just steaming.
• How do I keep the lettuce wraps from getting soggy? The magic of this dish is the temperature and texture contrast. Assemble the wraps right before you plan to eat them. Putting the hot, savory meat into the cold, crisp lettuce leaf at the last second is key.
• How do I get a balanced flavor? Add the fish sauce and lime juice at the very end of cooking the meat. This preserves their bright, fresh, and funky flavors, giving the dish a final “pop.”
• What’s the best way to prep the aromatics? Chop the garlic, ginger, and chili very finely. This ensures they distribute evenly throughout the meat filling and that no one gets a single, overpowering bite of one ingredient.

What To Serve With Chili Beef Lettuce Wraps

These lettuce wraps are a fantastic light and satisfying meal on their own. They also pair well with:

• A side of steamed jasmine or coconut rice
• A simple cucumber and red onion salad
• Fresh lime wedges for extra squeezing

How To Store Chili Beef Lettuce Wraps

Refrigerate: This dish is best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, store the meat filling, the dressing, and the lettuce leaves in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat: Reheat the meat mixture in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave. Assemble the wraps with the cold lettuce and dressing just before serving.

Chili Beef Lettuce Wraps Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 200kcal
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Sodium: 950mg

Nutrition information is estimated per serving and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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Try More Recipes:

• Gordon Ramsay’s Prime Rib Roast Beef Recipe
• Gordon Ramsay Beef Liver Recipe
• Gordon Ramsay Corned Beef And Cabbage Recipe