Meal Kit
Basil Pesto Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
with red peppers
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbs
Chef
Jimmy Cababa
These crunch-a-riffic lettuce wraps are beyond mere words in flavor. We can't possibly do them justice here. In fact, we might want to be a bit unjust to our customers and keep a few boxes of these for ourselves. Get ourselves a delicious and easy-to-make dinner that's light on the carbs and calories… okay, okay, it's all for you. Just mail us what you don't finish.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 1 Head of Butter Lettuce
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 4 oz. Slaw Mix
- 3 oz. Roasted Red Peppers
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2 fl. oz. Basil Pesto Aioli
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates12g
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Net Carbs8g
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Fat43g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1070mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground pork, follow same instructions as ground beef in Step 2, breaking up meat until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.
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If using Impossible Burger, follow same instructions as ground beef in Step 2, breaking up meat until warmed through, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Separate leaves of lettuce for cups.
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2 Cook the Ground Beef
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.Add 1 tsp. olive oil, ground beef, garlic salt, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally, breaking up meat, until no pink remains and ground beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer ground beef to towel-lined plate, leaving as much liquid behind as possible.While ground beef cooks, make slaw. -
3 Make the Slaw
Combine slaw and basil pesto aioli in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
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4 Assemble the Lettuce Wraps
Place a lettuce cup on a clean work surface (or layer two cups for extra crunch and structural support).
Fill with a few spoonfuls of ground beef and top with roasted red peppers and slaw.Repeat for about five more lettuce cups. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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