Description
Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful, low-carb meal featuring savory seasoned beef wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, perfect for a quick and fresh lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 head butter or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
Optional toppings: shredded carrots, chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, chopped cilantro
Instructions
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes until flavors meld and sauce thickens slightly.
- Spoon beef mixture into lettuce leaves.
- Top with shredded carrots, green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or tofu for variation.
- Add sriracha or extra red pepper flakes for more spice.
- Include diced water chestnuts or chopped peanuts for extra crunch.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free option.
- Store cooked beef mixture in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days.
- Reheat in skillet or microwave until warm.
- Keep lettuce leaves fresh wrapped in damp paper towel in fridge.
- Freeze beef mixture for up to 2 months in airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (filling only)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
