Crispy Beef and Egg Rice Paper Wraps
Crispy cast-iron rice paper wraps filled with seasoned ground beef and scrambled eggs for a high-protein bite.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Betzy + Lila
Betzy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat…
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Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat…
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat 375°F (190°C). Add ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and fully cooked through.
Look for: browned and fully cooked through
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Whisk egg until well blended
In a small bowl, whisk egg until well blended.
Look for: well blended
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Push beef to one side of the…
Push beef to one side of the skillet, pour in egg, and scramble gently for 1 to 2 minutes until set.
Look for: set
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Remove beef and egg mixture from heat…
Remove beef and egg mixture from heat and let cool for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Dip a rice paper sheet into lukewarm…
Dip a rice paper sheet into lukewarm water for 5 seconds until pliable, then lay flat on a clean plate.
Look for: pliable, then lay flat on a clean plate
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Place half of the beef and egg…
Place half of the beef and egg filling in the center, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
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Repeat with the second rice paper sheet…
Repeat with the second rice paper sheet and remaining filling.
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Add avocado oil to the cast-iron skillet…
Add avocado oil to the cast-iron skillet over medium heat 350°F (175°C).
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Add wraps to the skillet and cook…
Add wraps to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Look for: golden brown and crispy
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Transfer to a plate to serve immediately
Transfer to a plate to serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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