Thai Beef Skillet
Diabetic friendly recipes that have unreal taste can be hard to come by, which is why this heart healthy meal idea is such a gem. Featuring plenty of lean ground beef and heaps of bold flavors, this Thai Beef Skillet recipe will become one of your new go-to weeknight meals. This healthy ground beef recipe comes to us courtesy of Tova from Diabetic Survival Kit.
Notes
Recipe source: Family Circle
To see exactly how Tova makes this one pot ground beef recipe, watch this cooking video:
Serves4
Cooking MethodSkillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter (natural if possible)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Romaine Lettuce (as much as you like)
Instructions
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Brown meat in large nonstick skillet or wok, about 5 minutes, then drain fat.
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Add red peppers, garlic and ginger, and chili flakes. Cook about 4 minutes.
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Meanwhile, whisk together peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, and cilantro. NOTE: You may do this step before you begin cooking. It just ads about 2 minutes to cooking time.
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Remove meat from heat. Add the peanut butter sauce to the meat and mix in the skillet or wok.
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Serve on a bed of the lettuce, or serve the lettuce and meat separately so the diners can make their own wraps.
