Are you ready for some fun today? I sure am. Not only am I volunteering for my sons Ski PE class. Yes, you heard me right. SKI PE. Yet another bonus to living in the snowy peaks of Telluride. The kiddos have ski class with their pals one day a week. This dish is for dinner after such a grueling day…
I like to dabble in a little of this and that when it comes to ethnic flavors. Here I play with one of my favorites Thai Red Curry Paste.
These Thai Beef Lettuce Cups (or wraps, if you will) will knock your socks off. For lunch, dinner, winter, spring, summer or fall.
Due to the hot cold nature of these they are perfect for any season. All times of the year.
As you know by now I take like to take tradition and turn it upside down and sideways.
How are my Thai Lettuce Cups a little different?
I roasted my favorite roasted rainbow carrots and sweet potato combo, diced ’em real small and tossed them in the mix.
There is something about eating with your hands that is so very fabulous. Wrapping this filling in butter lettuce leaf keeps things light, grain free and primal.
Pick up the extra pieces with a fork or chop sticks. Or your fingers. Don’t be shy.
For Paleo folks ~ there are homemade Thai Curry Paste recipes out there. Should you wanna go that route. I am good to go with the jar ‘o paste.
Do you ever use Thai Red Curry Paste? How about Fish Sauce? Both add unique flavor to your savory dishes. I suggest that you have both on hand at all times. There are many evenings when I can’t quite figure out how to liven up a meal and voila! I spy these two jars and my mind is made up.
You know how they say that love can be found at a first glance? That is how it is each time I rediscover these 2 ingredients.
Though fish sauce is not somethin’ you want to get too lovey dovey with. It is veeerrrryyyy pungent.
I used lean ground black angus beef in these lettuce cups. If I had bison or elk on hand those would have been perfect too. If you don’t have that, then ground turkey, lamb, chicken or a vegan meatless option would be great too.
Don’t forget the Sriracha sauce….that’s another condiment you need to have at the ready. Oh the flavor and spice!
If you have a version of this recipe feel free to add it in your comments.
Lettuce Cups Recipe Links
- Asian Turkey Lettuce Cups with Homemade Hoisin Sugar Free Mom
- Chicken Lettuce Cups Butter Than Toast
- Pulled Pork Lettuce Cups with Adobo Mayonnaise Pepper.PH
- Spicy Asian Shrimp Lettuce Cups Bev Cooks
- Vegan Curried “Egg” Lettuce Cups The Wren and Rabbit
- Vietnamese Pork Meatballs in Lettuce Cups Girl Cooks World
I could eat these every single day!! We eat some version of lettuce cups all the time, too. BTW I have rainbow carrot envy!!
Ha Liz, I have been noticing many folks have that same rainbow carrot envy. Not sure why they are so easy to find here ~ can’t source many things!
I’d sign up for that PE class. You’re making me miss my days of growing up in a small BC ski town! Love that you are giving your children the same experience.
This is the perfect dinner for maximum energy without feeling weighed down. Love the addition of sweet potato.
I love butter lettuce but those roasted rainbow carrots and sweet potato are just glorious! That baking tray full of them is just beautiful! love the image, and the flavors…and the overall lettuce cups are wonderful!
That looks and sounds great! I love that pretty cup of yours…
Cheers,
Rosa
Oh girl, this is my kind of meal. We eat paleo most of the time–except for when I’m blog baking. 😉
I love how fresh and simple this is! I need to get on board with lettuce cups. 🙂
What! Ski P.E…that is so cool! As are these lettuce cups, I could easily eat multiple rounds of these 🙂
So healthy and tasty!
I LOVE lettuce wraps (cups). It’s such a nice change . . . the added crunch and refreshing aspect of the lettuce is so tasty! This recipe in particular looks great, with the roasted veggies and curry. Yum!
I almost can’t even take this.
Sign me up!! These look so good! I love the twist on these from the regular lettuce cups 🙂 delish!
So in love with these…and pretty much all things Thai!
I have been looking of ways to get the bread out of my sandwiches lately, this might be the answer! Although I’m not sure how many lettuce leaves I’d need to eat before they filled me up…
these look completely delicious. Like I am making them TONIGHT.
1) I can’t get over Ski PE. I’m so jealous and feel like my childhood was somehow lacking. Even if I never learned how to ski ever. 2) There are no words – I just want this whole plate to myself.
These wraps are beautiful! I’ll take the entire plate please. And your photography skills!! 😀
so flavorful, marla! and totally my kind of food.
Oh, these look just scrumptious!
Love this dish Marla! Colorful and amazing!
Absolutely Yum!
I can eat this everyday every meal… I love thai flavors…
Looks beautiful…
B/W I am loving these rainbow carrots… Gorgeous Colors
Looks absolutely delicious! I love the fact that it’s a meal without carbs!
I’ve never met a lettuce cup I didn’t love!
I wish it was lunch time. And that I had fish sauce. And sriracha, and… But seriously, these looks amazing!
Beautiful pictures and the recipe sounds amazing! Thank you so much for linking mine as well among so many other delicious choices! You rock Marla!
I love lettuce cups, and this Thai version sounds incredible! Thai is one of my favorite cuisines! We are far enough away from the mountains in Fort Collins, that we don’t have ski pe here, but I have a friend in Alma, CO; and they have ski Fridays at Breckenridge. Such a great experience for the kids
Your son’s so lucky! I’d love to come home to this after a day on the slopes. Can’t wait to give it a go. Looks like a perfect weeknight dinner 🙂
Great idea with the sweet potato and carrots!
I am obsessed with lettuce cups. And also with your lighting here – just gorgeous!
First of all, these photos are beeeaaauuuutiful! So vibrant and colorful. And these lettuce wraps look amazing–I love that you added sweet potatoes!
This dish sounds amazing, Marla! My kids always think lettuce wraps are fun so I can’t wait to give these a try!
These look Yum! Have you considered adding a “save” to ziplist button on your recipes? It’s so convenient. Thanks!
Such a pretty meal!
This recipe looks AHHHHHMAZING. Love the entire thing! And the Ski PE class. 🙂
Oh so beautiful and delicious looking! Yum!
xo,
Andea
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. What a fun twist. I just ate lunch and am really regretting not seeing this beforehand. Absolutely gorgeous photos!
Such a beautiful meal!
Love the addition of the roasted carrots and sweet potatoes! So fun and colorful!
What a perfect meal! I’m going to have to whip these up for my family. 🙂
Ski PE? That’s amazing, the coolest thing I ever did for PE was bowling.
And I am so pinning these lettuce cups.
We love ordering lettuce cups if we chance upon it in any menu. Yummy 🙂
Your pictures are always amazing.
Thank you Kathy!
Marla these are fantastic looking lettuce cups! We generally have bulgur with lettuce just in this way in Turkish cuisine but never had beef in it! Definitely refreshing and fun to make and eat!
These sound fantastic Marla! I love Thai red curry paste and fish sauce – two of my favorite ingredients! So glad to hear you’re enjoying your new home and fun activities!
I made these tonight. I substituted ground chicken for the beef and substituted hoisin sauce for the fish sauce and it was one of the best things I have ever made. Hard to stop eating!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Tammy,you just made my day!! So glad you all enjoyed 🙂
These are surprisingly yummy and filling! Smear some more sriracha on each bite though because I love some spice!
Wanted a quicker version of these, so grated a carrot and quickly sauteed in olive oil, cinnamon, pepper and garlic and added a small white onion. Set that aside then cooked up the meat and followed directions from there, super quick dinner and great flavors!! Healthy too – love it!
Great idea Anna ~ and the perfect way to speed it up! I shall try 🙂
Just lovely. Next time I think I will double the liquid though.
Love this recipe!
Yum…what great flavors! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!