Name: Spicy Mince & Lettuce Cups Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 500g minced meat; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 red chili, finely chopped; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp paprika powder; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp chili powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 head of lettuce, separated into cups; Garnish: chopped cilantro, chopped green onions

Spicy Mince & Lettuce Cups Recipe

Valencia Mcglothlin Modified: August 29, 2024

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How To Make Spicy Mince & Lettuce Cups

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

500g minced meat
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 red chili, finely chopped
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 head of lettuce, separated into cups
Garnish: chopped cilantro, chopped green onions

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan and add onions, garlic, and red chili. Cook until onions are translucent.
Add minced meat to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
Add cumin powder, paprika powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Cook the mixture for another 5-7 minutes until the meat is cooked through and the flavors are well combined.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Arrange lettuce cups on a serving platter and spoon the spicy mince mixture into each cup.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy!