Description
Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delightful fusion of flavors that your family and friends will love. These easy-to-make wraps combine savory ground beef with crisp veggies, all tucked into fresh lettuce leaves. With a quick preparation time of just 25 minutes, they are perfect for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or even meal prep. The mouthwatering sauce made with ginger, garlic, and sesame oil adds depth to the dish, making each bite a burst of deliciousness. Customize them with your favorite vegetables and enjoy a healthy, satisfying meal that’s both fun to eat and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- Boston Bibb lettuce leaves
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the sauce by combining maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a measuring cup. Whisk in arrowroot powder until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Add bell pepper and carrots; cook until tender-crisp (approximately 3–4 minutes).
- Pour the sauce over the beef mixture and simmer until slightly thickened (2–3 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in sliced green onions. Serve filling in lettuce leaves, garnished with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg