Description
Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delightful blend of savory flavors and fresh ingredients, perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep. With tender ground beef seasoned with garlic and ginger, complemented by a rich sauce, these wraps are not only delicious but also customizable to fit various dietary preferences. They come together in just 25 minutes, making them an excellent choice for busy weeknights. Serve them as a fun interactive meal, allowing everyone to assemble their own wraps with crisp lettuce leaves and colorful veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 medium red bell pepper (finely diced)
- Boston Bibb lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Make the sauce by whisking 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. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced bell pepper and shredded carrots; cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender but crisp.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir well, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Spoon the filling into lettuce leaves and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg