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Looking for a little flavor? You'll get a lot with these Thai Meatball Lettucec Wraps!

Thai Meatball Lettuce Wraps

Don't pair your meatballs with pasta...make them with a sweet and spicy Thai sauce and put them in a lettuce wrap with fancy Asian slaw instead!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • 1 1/4 lb. lean ground beef
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon ginger finely minced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons sweet Thai chili sauce

For the cole slaw:

  • 1 14 oz bag of coleslaw mix
  • 10 basil leaves rolled up and sliced
  • 3 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 c. rice vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon sweet Thai chili sauce
  • romaine or Bibb lettuce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • To make the meatballs, mix together the ground beef, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, Sriracha, and lime juice in a medium bowl using your hands.
  • Using 1 tablespoon of the meatball mixture, form the meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatballs for 15-18 minutes, turning over after 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the coleslaw by combining the coleslaw mix, basil, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine the rice vinegar, mayonnaise, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and sweet Thai chili sauce in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over top of the coleslaw and toss to coat.
  • When the meatballs are done transfer them to a medium bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of Thai chili sauce.
  • To assemble to wraps place a lettuce leaf on a plate, top with three meatballs and a few spoonfuls of the coleslaw. Sprinkle with cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice if desired.

Notes

Recipe adapted from The Garlic Diaries