Description
These healthy Asian ground beef lettuce wraps are a quick and flavorful dinner option! Lean ground beef is cooked with garlic, bell peppers, onions, and carrots, then tossed in a sweet and spicy soy sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for a low-carb, high-protein meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
For the Lettuce Wraps:
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1 lb ground beef (90/10)
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
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1-2 carrots, julienned
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Butter lettuce (for serving)
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Sliced green onion (for garnish)
For the Sauce:
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1/4 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
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1 tsp dark sesame oil
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1/4 tsp ground ginger
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Make the Sauce:
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In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
2. Cook the Filling:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of olive oil.
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Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula (about 5 minutes). Drain excess grease if needed.
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Stir in garlic, onion, bell pepper, and carrots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften.
3. Add the Sauce:
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Pour the sauce over the beef mixture and stir.
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Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
4. Serve & Enjoy:
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Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce leaves and garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
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Make it Spicier: Add sriracha, chili garlic sauce, or extra red pepper flakes.
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Protein Swap: Use ground turkey, chicken, or tofu for a lighter option.
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Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg