Description
Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delightful fusion of flavors that make for an irresistible meal. These wraps feature a savory filling of sautéed ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a zesty ginger garlic sauce, all encased in crisp lettuce leaves. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking time, you can serve up a satisfying meal that’s both healthy and customizable. Perfect for families or gatherings, building your own wraps adds an interactive element to dining!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- ¼ cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (finely diced)
- Boston Bibb lettuce leaves
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a measuring cup, whisk together maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Add arrowroot powder and whisk until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant (1–2 minutes).
- Add diced bell pepper and shredded carrots; sauté until tender (3–4 minutes).
- Pour sauce over beef mixture; let simmer until thickened (2–3 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in green onions before serving in lettuce leaves garnished with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg