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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

  • ¼ cup maple syrup, brown sugar, or coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos, tamari, or soy sauce
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ - ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Main filling

  • 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-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 

  • Whisk together maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and arrowroot powder to make the sauce.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 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 into skillet, stir, and simmer until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Stir in sliced green onions, then spoon filling into lettuce wraps. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve with rice or cauliflower rice if desired.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately for best flavor.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Ground Beef, lettuce wraps