Description
Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and nutritious meal option that combines savory ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a zesty ginger garlic sauce—all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for quick family dinners or entertaining guests, these wraps are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit different tastes. With a delightful crunch and an array of flavors, they are sure to be a hit at your table. Plus, they provide a healthier alternative to traditional heavy meals, making them ideal for anyone looking to eat lighter without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- ¼ cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (finely diced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- Boston Bibb lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Add arrowroot powder and mix until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in diced bell pepper and shredded carrots; cook until tender-crisp.
- Pour the sauce over the beef mixture; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Serve the filling in lettuce leaves, garnished with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg