BHA & BHT Free Turmeric Ginger Beef Lettuce Cups
Bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavor, these lettuce cups are the kind of weeknight meal that feels like a treat without any of the usual ingredient stress. BHA and BHT are synthetic preservatives that sneak into a surprising range of packaged foods — from cooking oils to seasoning blends — so building a dish entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients is the cleanest way to sidestep them entirely. Here, coconut oil replaces processed vegetable oils, and every bit of flavor comes from real ginger, fresh turmeric, and whole spices you measure out yourself. Coconut aminos stand in for conventional soy sauce, adding that savory, slightly sweet depth without the additives that often hide in bottled condiments. The beef gets beautifully glossy and fragrant as it soaks up the lime juice and aminos at the end, and spooning it into crisp butter lettuce leaves keeps everything light and vibrant. Shredded carrots and fresh cilantro on top add crunch and color that make these cups as fun to look at as they are to eat. It's a genuinely satisfying dinner that proves cooking clean doesn't mean cooking boring.
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp fresh turmeric, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Separate the butter lettuce into individual cup-shaped leaves and arrange on a large platter. Set out the shredded carrots, cilantro, and lime wedges alongside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and the oil coats the pan.
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