Description
Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional wraps, perfect for any occasion. These vibrant wraps feature tender ground beef sautéed with colorful vegetables and enveloped in crisp lettuce leaves, all drizzled with a zesty ginger garlic sauce. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, they are an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Not only are these wraps low in carbs thanks to the lettuce, but they also offer a fun, interactive dining experience that appeals to both kids and adults. Customize your filling with additional veggies or proteins to suit your taste, making them versatile enough for everyone to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- Boston Bibb lettuce leaves
- 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
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 4 whole green onions (sliced into 1” pieces)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Ground pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Add arrowroot powder and mix until combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté ground beef until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced bell pepper and shredded carrots; sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the sauce, stir well, and simmer until slightly thickened (2-3 minutes). Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Fold in sliced green onions before serving.
- Spoon the mixture into lettuce leaves and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg