Description
Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a savory and exciting dish that combines ground beef with fresh vegetables, creating a deliciously interactive meal. Crisp lettuce leaves cradle a flavorful filling made with aromatic garlic and ginger, enhancing the umami experience. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights, this recipe offers versatility while keeping it healthy and low-carb. Make these wraps for an unforgettable culinary adventure that’s sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup canned water chestnuts, chopped
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 8 large butter or iceberg lettuce leaves
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil.
- Sauté minced garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in water chestnuts and green onions; cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, ketchup, and rice vinegar. Pour this sauce over the beef mixture and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
- Rinse lettuce leaves under cold water and dry carefully.
- Spoon the beef filling into each lettuce leaf and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Swap ground beef for turkey or tofu to customize your meal. Add extra spices like red pepper flakes for heat or hoisin sauce for sweetness.