Spicy Beef Roujiamo

Spicy Beef Roujiamo is a delicious low-carb twist on the traditional Chinese burger, featuring tender, flavorful beef wrapped in lettuce leaves. This dish combines bold spices and savory flavors, making it a satisfying meal without the carbs.

Ingredients

• Ground beef - 250 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Chili paste - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Lettuce leaves (butter or romaine) - 4 large leaves
• Cucumber - 1 small, sliced
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the beef, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the soy sauce, chili paste, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the beef is well-coated and flavors meld.
4. While the beef is cooking, prepare the lettuce leaves by washing and drying them thoroughly.
5. Once the beef is cooked, assemble the roujiamo by placing a generous amount of the spicy beef mixture into each lettuce leaf.
6. Top with sliced cucumber and chopped green onion, then garnish with fresh cilantro.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb spicy beef roujiamo!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

Tags