Description
Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delightful, quick meal that bursts with flavor and freshness. This recipe combines savory ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a tangy ginger garlic sauce, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for an enjoyable dining experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a fun appetizer at gatherings, these wraps are not only delicious but also customizable to fit your dietary preferences. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, you can create a satisfying dish that everyone will love. Whether served with rice or enjoyed on their own, these wraps are a healthy alternative to traditional tacos, making them a standout choice for any meal.
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
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- Boston Bibb lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a measuring cup, whisk together maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and optional red pepper flakes. Add arrowroot powder and mix until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add diced red bell pepper and shredded carrots; cook until tender-crisp (3–4 minutes).
- Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture; stir well and simmer until thickened (2–3 minutes).
- Serve the filling in lettuce leaves, garnished with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (155g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg