Thursday, April 19, 2012

Quick Sriracha Beef Lettuce Wraps

I've neglected this little blog lately, mainly because the one potters have been lacking. With the warmer weather in Atlanta, the boy and I have grilled hamburgers a few times (and man are they delicious). I've made some Mexi-Mix. We even have a little urban garden, so I cooked up the collards and swiss chard for another Southern feast kind of night with fried chicken and mashed potatoes. There's just not been much to blog about. Then last night I made these sriracha beef lettuce wraps for the second time and figured I should share!

I found this recipe on Pinterest. It's so quick and easy and yum.  http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2012/01/recipe-for-quick-sriracha-beef-lettuce.html

-Brown the ground beef
-Drain the grease
-Add 1 tbsp of water, 1 tbsp of fish sauce, and as much sriracha as your little mouth can handle
-Add a bunch of chopped green onions, cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice
-Serve in lettuce leaves (I prefer Boston) and I like to add a little brown rice to make it more filling

This is exactly the type of thing I have to eat to feel good after two straight nights of fried chicken and mashed potatoes and greens cooked in bacon fat. Oh, and let's not forget the dessert- biscuits with honey or grape jelly. Sheesh! Yes, I needed something a little lighter and healthier and this is my new go-to. I'm already thinking about the leftovers I'll enjoy tonight... Yum!