Description
Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delightful and flavorful meal option that brings together tender ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a zesty ginger garlic sauce—all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this quick and easy dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or as an appetizer for gatherings. The best part? These wraps are highly customizable, allowing you to swap in your favorite veggies or proteins according to your taste. Enjoy the interactive experience of wrapping your own filling and savoring every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- ¼ cup coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- Whole Boston Bibb lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (optional). Add arrowroot powder and mix well.
- Cook the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook until no longer pink (about 5 minutes), breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Add Aromatics & Veggies: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add red bell pepper and shredded carrots; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Combine Everything: Pour the sauce over the mixture, stirring well. Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve: Spoon filling into lettuce wraps and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg