Description
Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a savory, healthy meal with a flavorful ground beef filling, fresh veggies, and a tangy ginger-garlic sauce wrapped in crispy lettuce. Perfect for a quick dinner, these wraps are light yet satisfying.
Ingredients
1/4 cup maple syrup, brown sugar, or coconut sugar
1/4 cup coconut aminos, tamari, or soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 teaspoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup shredded carrots
4 whole green onions, sliced into 1” pieces
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground pepper, to taste
Sesame seeds, to taste, for garnish
Boston Bibb lettuce
Steamed white rice or sautéed cauliflower rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Combine the maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a measuring cup. Whisk until combined. Add the arrowroot powder and whisk until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the diced bell pepper and shredded carrots, and cook for 3-4 minutes, until tender but still slightly crisp.
- Pour the sauce over the beef mixture, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the sliced green onions and cook for 1 more minute.
- Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce wraps and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve with rice or cauliflower rice, if desired.
Notes
- Vegetarian Version: Substitute ground beef with crumbled tofu or tempeh.
- Spicy Option: Increase the red pepper flakes or add chili paste for more heat.
- Rice-Free Option: Omit the rice or replace it with cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Storage: Store leftover filling in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep the lettuce separate to maintain crispness.
- Reheating: Reheat in a skillet or microwave with a splash of water or broth to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap without rice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
