Description
Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and interactive meal option that combines seasoned ground beef with vibrant vegetables, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. This recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes, but it also bursts with flavor thanks to the tangy ginger garlic sauce. These wraps are perfect for weeknight dinners, gatherings, or as a healthy snack. Plus, they can easily be customized to suit your taste—swap in different proteins or add extra veggies for a delightful twist. Enjoy a fun and nutritious meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (finely diced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- ¼ cup coconut aminos or soy sauce
- Boston Bibb lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a measuring cup, whisk together maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and arrowroot powder until blended.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic and ginger; sauté for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in bell pepper and carrots; cook until tender-crisp (around 3–4 minutes).
- Pour sauce over the mixture and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in sliced green onions, then spoon filling into lettuce leaves. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg