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Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Irresistible Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps You’ll Love

These Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a quick, flavorful, and healthy dish that combines rich beef and fresh veggies in crisp lettuce, perfect for low-carb meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup coconut aminos or tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 each red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 each green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish
For the Wrap
  • 12 leaves Boston Bibb lettuce
  • 2 cups steamed white rice or cauliflower rice, optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • measuring cup
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a measuring cup, whisk together maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and arrowroot powder until smooth; set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart until browned.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add diced red bell pepper and shredded carrots; cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften and brighten.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetable mixture, simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in sliced green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste, cooking for an extra minute.
  7. Spoon the beef and vegetable filling into lettuce leaves and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep all ingredients beforehand for a smooth cooking process. Avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure proper browning of the beef.

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