Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
These Asian-style ground beef lettuce wraps are quick, healthy, and big on flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, they’re made with sautéed beef, crisp veggies, and a homemade garlic-ginger sauce.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tsp arrowroot or cornstarch
- 1 head Boston Bibb lettuce
- salt and pepper, to taste
- sesame seeds, for garnish
- steamed rice or cauliflower rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Add arrowroot and whisk until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes, breaking it into crumbles.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the beef. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced red bell pepper and shredded carrots. Cook 3–4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in chopped green onions. Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce cups, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve with rice if desired.
Notes
Serve in Boston-style lettuce cups and garnish with sesame seeds. Add steamed jasmine rice or cauliflower rice on the side for a heartier meal. Leftovers keep well in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 26gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 358mgPotassium: 396mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17g
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