Description
These Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a quick and flavorful low-carb meal made with savory ground beef, crisp lettuce, and a simple homemade sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 head butter lettuce or bib lettuce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease from the skillet.
- Add the diced onion and grated carrots to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, black pepper, ground ginger, and rice vinegar.
- Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and brown sugar.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the beef mixture evenly.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Stir in the sliced green onions.
- Separate and wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly, then pat dry.
- Spoon the warm beef mixture into the lettuce leaves.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Butter lettuce and bib lettuce work best because they are soft and flexible.
- Drain excess grease well to avoid soggy wraps.
- Coconut aminos can replace soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef.
- Store the filling separately from the lettuce for best freshness.
- The beef filling freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
