Laab Thai Ground Beef Salad

Experience a burst of bold, zesty flavors with Laab Thai Ground Beef Salad, a classic dish that perfectly embodies the essence of Thai cuisine. This vibrant salad combines savory ground beef with fresh herbs like mint and cilantro, tangy lime juice, and the umami-rich depth of fish sauce. The toasty crunch of ground sticky rice adds an irresistible nutty texture, while a touch of red chili flakes brings just the right amount of heat. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is served with crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing, low-carb twist. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch, appetizer, or part of a bigger Thai-inspired feast, this Laab salad delivers authentic, restaurant-quality taste in the comfort of your home.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 2 medium-sized, thinly sliced shallot
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons, toasted and ground into powder sticky rice
• 15 leaves, roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 6 leaves, for serving lettuce leaves

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked (about 7-8 minutes). Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 2

While the beef is cooking, prepare the toasted rice powder by dry-toasting the sticky rice grains in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Let it cool and grind into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.

Step 3

Once the beef is cooked, remove it from heat and gently stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and red chili flakes while the beef is still warm.

Step 4

Add the thinly sliced shallots to the beef mixture and stir to combine.

Step 5

Allow the mixture to cool slightly before folding in the toasted rice powder, mint leaves, cilantro, and green onions.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice, fish sauce, or chili flakes to your preference.

Step 7

Serve the Laab warm or at room temperature with fresh lettuce leaves for wrapping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(806.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1257.9

Total Fat 89.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 354.0mg	0%
Sodium 2921.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 89.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 165.1mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 1827.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.4%

Protein: 27.5%

Carbs: 11.1%