Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delightful and interactive dish perfect for any occasion. These wraps combine savory ground beef with fresh, colorful vegetables and are enhanced by a tangy ginger-garlic sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. They come together in just 25 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or gatherings. Not only are they fun to eat, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, but they’re also nutritious, packed with protein and fiber. Customize them to fit your preferences by adding extra veggies or serving with rice for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- Boston Bibb lettuce leaves
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a measuring cup, whisk together maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and optional red pepper flakes. Add arrowroot powder and mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced red bell pepper and shredded carrots; cook until tender (3–4 minutes).
- Pour the sauce over the mixture, stir well, and let simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve in lettuce wraps garnished with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg