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Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

These Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a quick and flavorful dish that offers a fresh crunch with every bite. They are perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner and can easily be modified with your favorite vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 People
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 skillet or frying pan
  • 1 wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 serving plate

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or substitute with ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust according to taste.
  • 1 head Butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce for wrapping.
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro optional for garnish.

Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  • Stir in the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat if necessary.
  • Add the shredded carrot and chopped bell pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.
  • Pour in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to coat the beef and vegetables in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
  • Remove the filling from heat and let it cool slightly.
  • Carefully separate the leaves of the lettuce head. Spoon the ground beef mixture into each lettuce leaf, and top with chopped green onions and cilantro if desired.

Notes

Feel free to switch up the vegetables based on your preference. You can add water chestnuts, mushrooms, or even finely chopped zucchini.
These wraps are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Serve with lime wedges for an added burst of flavor.