Description
Beef lettuce wraps are a delicious and satisfying dish that brings vibrant flavors and textures to your table. This quick and easy recipe makes for a fantastic weeknight dinner, light snack, or party appetizer. Made with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and savory seasonings, these wraps not only taste amazing but are also a healthy option. Perfect for customizing with your favorite toppings, they offer an interactive dining experience that everyone will enjoy. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful dish that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 4 tablespoons ginger paste (or 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 medium head iceberg lettuce (or butter lettuce or romaine)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Optional: Finely chopped red chili pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
- In a small bowl, mix ginger paste, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture over the cooked beef and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef filling into a serving bowl. Top with chopped green onions and optional chili pepper.
- Prepare the lettuce leaves by removing the core and separating them gently. Serve alongside the beef filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 145g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg