Description
Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that make for an exciting meal or appetizer. These wraps feature seasoned ground beef sautéed with aromatic garlic and ginger, paired with fresh vegetables, all nestled in crisp lettuce leaves. Not only are they quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cook time—but they are also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, these wraps are both healthy and fun to eat, ensuring everyone at the table will be satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- ¼ cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 medium red bell pepper (finely diced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- Boston Bibb lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and arrowroot powder in a measuring cup until smooth.
- In a non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add red bell pepper and carrots; cook until tender but crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the beef mixture; stir to coat evenly and simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in sliced green onions just before serving.
- Spoon filling into washed lettuce leaves and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 78mg