Grilled Beef in Betel Leaf Wraps
Seasoned ground beef grilled inside crispy betel leaves—a classic Vietnamese street snack that tastes like charred meat and aromatic spice. Ready in 15 minutes, zero fuss.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- 12 leaves betel leaves, fresh
- 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 medium shallots, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ whole lime (juiced)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground beef with fish sauce, minced shallots, cilantro, lime juice, and black pepper in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Spoon about 1 tbsp beef mixture onto the center of each betel leaf, then fold the leaf loosely around the filling.
- 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Grill beef packets seam-side down for 2 minutes without moving until edges char, then flip and cook another 2 minutes.
- 5
Slide onto a plate. Serve hot with extra lime on the side for squeezing.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet or grill pan
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