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Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps #SundaySupper

January 8, 2017

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Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps - healthy and gluten free

I have devoured movies over the holidays.  With all the TV shows on hiatus after their fall or winter finales (what is that about by the way???), there was nothing on TV.

While maybe I should have filled that time doing more productive things, I watched movies.  Lots of them.  Sure I read more than normal, played some games on my phone to keep the brain in tip top shape, and wrote.  Lots and lots of writing.  But I’m finding myself more movie obsessed than ever.

Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps

I have always loved movies from the VHS tapes I reportedly watched over and over again as a kid to the movies that now seemingly appear magically on the TV after pressing a few buttons.

We have all the movie channels, use OnDemand so frequently it’s scary, and have Netflix and Amazon Video ready and waiting at all times.  With Oscar season ramping up, I’m waiting for the movies to slowly pop up, begging me to watch them.

The problem is we watch a lot of bad movies.  More than we should.  More than should be made.  When I’m struggling to get anyone to give a damn about my scripts, it’s frustrating to find tons of crappy movies.  We try to watch clips, which sometimes are so laughably bad we stop, promising to never watch that movie.  Others lure us in just enough and then demonstrate that the best scenes were in said clip.

Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps

During this TV show hiatus, I was on the hunt for great or at least good movies to watch.  Oscar winners and nominees.  Blockbusters that topped the box office.  Little indies that might have not hit my radar.

And we watched pretty many good movies.  There were some odd ones (I’m looking at you Mulholland Drive) and some that could have been better (hi Sully) but some were downright good movies that I would watch again (hey Pete’s Dragon and Southpaw).

Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps

I’m about out of ideas now.  So before we get to the recipe, I want to know: what are your favorite movies?  My remote is ready and waiting!

Now, onto these Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps.  This is how I eat most nights.  Lots of vegetables and lean protein, maybe some fruit thrown in for balance and a bit of oil and vinegar.  It’s healthy and gluten free and flavorful and satisfying.

Lettuce wraps have become one of my go to meals because they are so versatile.  The lettuce is a must, but from there I add whatever fruits and vegetables sound good and I have on hand.  The protein is also super flexible; I’ve used everything from ground beef to salmon to steak to eggs.

Life is better with great movies and lettuce wraps!

Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps

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  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 head Bibb lettuce
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 4 stalks celery, sliced
  • 3 clementines, segmented
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. When hot add about 1 tablespoon of the olive oil followed by the meat. Cook, stirring frequently, until fully cooked and browned.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the cumin, chili powder, coriander, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon of the black pepper. Add to the meat and stir to combine. Cook about 2 more minutes until incorporated.
  3. Combine the remaining oil and pepper with the vinegar in a small bowl for a dipping sauce.
  4. Serve immediately with lettuce, onion, fennel, celery, and clementines.
  5. Leftover beef may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 1 minute until hot.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

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Comments

  1. Debbie Eccard says

    January 8, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    Love Actually is a favorite and I love all the Jane Austen movies….Pride and Prejudice (both the Keira Knightly movie and the BBC six hour version), Sense and Sensibility (Emma Thompson won Best Actress Oscar) Emma with Gwyneth Paltrow but for a more recent movie, I like Girl on the Train.

    Your lettuce wraps look great. I will try these….

    Reply
  2. Liz says

    January 8, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    I love really old movies—Hitchcock films are right at the top. I also love lettuce wraps and need to make them more often. Yours look wonderful—I’ve never thought of adding fruit! Brilliant!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 9, 2017 at 4:06 pm

      I don’t know if I have ever seen a Hitchcock movie – adding it to the list!

      Reply
  3. Agness of Fit Travelling says

    January 9, 2017 at 5:12 am

    Wow Laura, this looks really amazing. Easy to make and spicy, and I love the clementines twist. I will definitely try it out!

    Reply
  4. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    January 9, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    The lettuce wraps look and sound delicious with lots of flavor from the spices you used.

    Reply
  5. Marcelle/A Little Fish in the Kitchen says

    January 11, 2017 at 12:04 am

    We love lettuce wraps, but we almost always use chicken or shrimp. I love your recipe with spicy beef… will have to try these for a change of pace! I agree about some movies showing all the best scenes in the trailers and that’s always so disappointing. I thought Disney’s new version of the Jungle Book was a beautiful film, way better than I anticipated. Can’t wait for Beauty and the Beast!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 13, 2017 at 3:40 pm

      I loved the new Jungle Book too! Thanks, Marcelle!

      Reply
  6. Farrah says

    January 13, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    These wraps look so so good! I love that you put in clementines. :] I need to go get some lettuce! <3

    Reply
  7. Wendy Klik says

    January 15, 2017 at 1:26 pm

    I love the spices you chose. I’m sure these were wonderful.

    Reply

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