Warm Minced Beef and Red Cabbage Lettuce Cups recipe

Name: Warm Minced Beef and Red Cabbage Lettuce Cups
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 450g Minced Beef; 200g Red Cabbage; 1 Lettuce; 120g Greek Yoghurt; 2 tsp Herbs; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Juicy seasoned beef and sweet, tender red cabbage are tucked into crisp lettuce leaves with a cool yoghurt drizzle. It is light, colourful and ideal for a quick dinner.

25 min · Easy · British Jump to method

Warm Minced Beef and Red Cabbage Lettuce Cups

Ingredients

4 servings

450g Minced Beef
200g Red Cabbage
1 Lettuce
120g Greek Yoghurt
2 tsp Herbs
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	316 kcal
Protein	31 g
Carbohydrates	9 g
Fat	18 g
Saturated fat	8 g
Fibre	2.5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	590 mg

Why this works

A protein-rich, relatively low-carbohydrate dish with moderate fat and a notable sodium load from added salt.

High-quality protein. Minced beef and Greek yoghurt provide substantial protein for muscle repair and satiety.

Vitamin C and antioxidants. Red cabbage adds vitamin C and protective plant compounds, while herbs contribute additional antioxidants.

Sodium concern. The added teaspoon of salt pushes sodium higher, which may be a consideration for blood pressure-sensitive diets.

Method

Brown the minced beef in a hot frying pan for 6–8 minutes, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
Add finely shredded red cabbage and cook for another 6 minutes until softened but still a little crisp.
Stir in the herbs and remove from the heat.
Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce leaves.
Mix the Greek yoghurt with a little black pepper and drizzle over the top before serving.

Prefer the classic version? Tofu, Pepper and Cabbage Lettuce Cups

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