Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps, a dish that seamlessly combines savory ground beef with fresh vegetables and a tangy ginger garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these wraps are not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit any taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 wraps 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- ¼ – ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tsp arrowroot powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 medium red bell pepper (finely diced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 4 whole green onions (sliced into 1” pieces)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- ground pepper (to taste)
- sesame seeds (to taste, for garnish)
- Boston Bibb lettuce
- steamed white rice or sautéed cauliflower rice (optional)
Instructions
- In a measuring cup, whisk together the sauce ingredients: maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Add arrowroot powder and mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef 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 bell pepper and shredded carrots; cook until tender yet crisp, around 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture; stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix in sliced green onions before serving.
- Spoon the filling into lettuce leaves and garnish with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg