Spiced Beef Lettuce Cups

Tender minced beef infused with aromatic Sri Lankan spices, garlic, and curry leaves, served in crisp butter lettuce cups for a fresh, low-carb appetizer that bursts with flavor.

Sri Lankan
Easy 20 min 320 cal
Steps

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. 2. Add minced garlic and curry leaves, sauté until fragrant. 3. Add minced beef and cook until browned. 4. Stir in Sri Lankan curry powder, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. 5. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing spices to infuse. 6. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. 7. Spoon the spiced beef mixture into butter lettuce leaves. 8. Garnish with chopped red chili and fresh coriander. 9. Serve immediately as a fresh, flavorful appetizer.

Ingredients

150g minced beef 1 tsp Sri Lankan curry powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 garlic clove, minced 5 curry leaves 1 tsp oil Salt to taste 4-5 butter lettuce leaves 1 small red chili, finely chopped (optional) Fresh coriander for garnish

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