Description
Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a quick and flavorful dish that brings together tender ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a delicious sauce—all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these wraps are not only satisfying but also highly customizable to suit your taste. With a delightful crunch in every bite and packed with protein and nutrients, they make a nutritious alternative to traditional tacos. Whether you serve them with steamed rice or as part of a toppings bar, these wraps promise an enjoyable dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- ¼ cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- Boston Bibb lettuce leaves
- 1 medium red bell pepper (finely diced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Make the sauce by whisking together maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a measuring cup. Add arrowroot powder and mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook until no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add finely diced bell pepper and shredded carrots; cook until tender (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet; stir to combine and simmer for about 2-3 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the filling in Boston Bibb lettuce leaves, garnishing with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg