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Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 wraps
Calories 350
Enjoy these flavorful lettuce wraps with savory ground beef and a sweet-savory sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients

Sauce ingredients

  • 0.25 cup maple syrup or brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 0.25 cup coconut aminos or tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 medium red bell pepper finely diced
  • 0.5 cup shredded carrots
  • 4 whole green onions sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste ground pepper
  • to taste sesame seeds for garnish

For serving

  • as needed Boston Bibb lettuce
  • optional steamed white rice or sautéed cauliflower rice

Instructions 

  • Combine maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and arrowroot powder. Whisk until smooth.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper and carrots; cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. Pour sauce over and simmer until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in green onions, then serve filling in lettuce wraps, garnished with sesame seeds. Add rice if desired.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Ground Beef, lettuce wraps