Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaves

Name: Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaves
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 24 wild betel leaves, washed; 2 tbsp lemongrass, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 shallots, minced; 4 tsp fish sauce; 1/2 tsp five-spice powder; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Spiced ground beef rolls tightly wrapped in wild betel leaves and grilled until fragrant and juicy.

33 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

VietnameseAppetizerGrillHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeAlcohol-FreePork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
24 wild betel leaves, washed
2 tbsp lemongrass, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 shallots, minced
4 tsp fish sauce
1/2 tsp five-spice powder
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 2 tbsp minced lemongrass, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 minced shallots, 4 tsp fish sauce, 1/2 tsp five-spice powder, and half of the 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
2

Mix thoroughly and marinate for 20 minutes.
3

Lay a 24 washed wild betel leaves flat with the shiny side down, place a small cylinder of beef mix near the stem, and roll tightly.
4

Thread rolls onto skewers and brush with the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
5

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
6

Grill rolls for 3 to 4 minutes per side until charred and beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.

Questions

How long does Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaves keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaves?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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