Description
These Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a quick and healthy meal bursting with bold flavor. Savory ground beef cooked in a ginger-soy sauce gets spooned into crisp lettuce leaves and topped with crunchy veggies for a refreshing, low-carb dinner that’s ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup chopped water chestnuts (optional)
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine leaves
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until soft.
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Add garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
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Stir in ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon as it browns. Cook until fully browned, then drain excess grease.
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Return skillet to heat and stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and brown sugar.
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Add chopped water chestnuts and simmer for 3–5 minutes to blend flavors.
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Spoon the beef mixture into individual lettuce leaves.
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Top with shredded carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ground turkey, chicken as an alternative to beef.
- Make it low-carb or keto by skipping the sugar or using a substitute.
- Add sriracha or chili garlic sauce for heat.
- Top with chopped peanuts or crispy noodles for extra crunch.
- Serve with rice or rice noodles for a more filling meal.
