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Korean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Enjoy these flavorful Korean ground beef lettuce wraps, perfect for a quick and healthy meal with bold, savory flavors.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 lb ground beef preferably lean
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang or sriracha
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Lettuce

  • 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated

Optional toppings

  • to taste shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, kimchi (Optional toppings)

Instructions 

  • Mince garlic and ginger, slice green onions, and separate lettuce leaves.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add beef, cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes, breaking apart with a spatula.
  • Reduce heat, stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, gochujang, and black pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat, stir in half of green onions and sesame seeds. Spoon beef into lettuce leaves, garnish as desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, add optional toppings like shredded carrots, cucumber slices, or kimchi.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Ground Beef