Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
Delicious and healthy lettuce wraps filled with savory ground beef and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or brown sugar, or coconut sugar)
- ¼ cup coconut aminos (or tamari, or soy sauce)
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- ¼ - ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
For the filling
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- 1 lb ground beef use lean for a healthier option
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 medium red bell pepper (finely diced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 4 whole green onions (sliced into 1” pieces)
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste Ground pepper
- to taste Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Boston Bibb lettuce for wraps
- Steamed white rice or sautéed cauliflower rice (optional) for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Make the sauce by combining maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a measuring cup. Whisk until combined and then add the arrowroot powder, whisking until well incorporated.
- In a 10” skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then add the ground beef. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break it up, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until very fragrant.
- Add the diced bell pepper and shredded carrots, cooking until slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the skillet contents and stir. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Stir in the sliced green onions.
Serving
- Spoon the filling into the lettuce wraps (with or without rice) and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use lean ground beef for a healthier option, or substitute with ground turkey or chicken. Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of red pepper flakes. Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition.