High-protein, blood sugar–friendly, and dangerously easy to demolish

If you’re someone who wants meals that feel fresh and light but still actually satisfy you… these are it.

These crispy beef and basil cups are one of those recipes that hit every angle
crunchy, salty, zesty, herby, a little spicy… and packed with protein to keep your energy stable (no 3pm crash in sight)

They’re perfect for a quick dinner, a share-style plate, or honestly… standing at the kitchen bench eating 4 in a row. No judgement.

Why you’ll love these

• High protein from the extra lean grass-fed beef
• Blood sugar friendly thanks to protein + healthy fats + no refined carbs
• Light but satisfying (aka you feel good after eating, not sleepy)
• Fast to make but feels like something you’d order out

Ingredients (Serves 2 + leftovers)

• 500g extra lean grass-fed beef mince
• 1 stalk lemongrass, finely sliced
• 1 tsp garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Nutra Organics Bone Broth Concentrate
• 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 small bunch fresh basil
• 3 spring onions, sliced
• ½ cup dry roasted cashews, roughly chopped
• 1-2 tsp chopped chilli (optional but recommended)
• Toasted sesame seeds

For the crispy cups:

• 4 sheets rice paper, cut into quarters
• Coconut oil (for shallow frying)

Method

1. Make the crispy rice paper cups

Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add the rice paper pieces one at a time
they will puff up very quickly (like seconds, don’t blink or they’ll burn)

Remove immediately and place on paper towel to drain.

Set aside.

2. Cook the beef

In the same pan, add the beef mince and cook until browned.

Add:

• Lemongrass
• Garlic
• Bone broth concentrate

Cook for a few more minutes until fragrant.

3. Build the flavour

Add:

• Tamari (or GF soy)
• Rice wine vinegar

Stir through.

Then finish with:

• Fresh basil
• Spring onions
• Lime juice
• Chilli

Give it a final toss until everything is glossy and smelling unreal.

4. Assemble

Spoon the beef into your crispy rice paper cups.

Top with:

• Crushed cashews
• Extra sesame seeds
• Optional pickled onions
• Extra squeeze of lime

Why this works (aka your energy will thank you)

This combo is doing a lot behind the scenes:

• Protein (beef) → keeps you full + stabilises blood sugar
• Healthy fats (cashews + coconut oil) → slows digestion, steady energy
• Acidity (lime + vinegar) → helps reduce blood sugar spikes
• Herbs (basil, lemongrass) → freshness + digestion support

So instead of a spike → crash situation… you get that clear, steady, fuelled-up feeling. These are also perfect for entertaining as a starter. 

Hail the Kale tips

• Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying rice paper or they won’t crisp properly
• Taste the beef before serving, you want that balance of salty + zesty + fresh
• Make extra… because you will want more