Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
Asian-inspired ground beef lettuce wraps are easy, satisfying, and better than takeout with a juicy, sweet and spicy filling wrapped in crisp butter leaves.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger , or 1/4 teaspoon ground
- 1 red bell pepper , chopped
Sauce
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce , or coconut aminos
- 2-3 Tablespoons brown sugar , or honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Sea salt , to taste
- Ground black pepper , to taste
To serve
- 6 Bibb lettuce cups
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add one pound ground beef, breaking up any large pieces. Add 1 cup onion and chopped bell pepper and cook until meat is browned, stirring occasionally. Drain any grease. Then add 2 teaspoons garlic and 1 teaspoon ginger and cook 1-2 more minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2-3 Tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and a pinch red pepper flakes. Add more if you like spice.
- Add sauce to skillet. Once browned, drain off any extra grease. Stir in the sauce. Bring to a light simmer 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water, as desired. Salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve in lettuce cups. Top with green onions and sesame seeds and drizzle with sriracha sauce, if desired.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Variation:
- To add more vegetables, add more bell peppers and mushrooms with the onions. You could also add carrots and water chestnuts.
- For more heat add in red pepper flakes with the beef and add some sriracha sauce over top.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 47mg, Sodium: 436mg, Potassium: 402mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 663IU, Vitamin C: 28mg, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
