Description
Zesty Beef Lettuce Wraps are a fresh and flavorful low-carb meal featuring ground beef cooked with bold seasonings, garlic, and soy sauce, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. These wraps are perfect for a quick dinner or a light appetizer with a tangy kick.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 head of butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to combine and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped green onions and cilantro (if using).
- To serve, spoon the beef mixture into individual lettuce leaves. Garnish with shredded carrots and toasted sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy these zesty, flavorful wraps!
Notes
- For a healthier option, swap the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
- Add some crunch by topping the wraps with chopped peanuts or water chestnuts.
- If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add a bit more hoisin sauce or a drizzle of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
