Description
These Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed meal ready in just 20 minutes! With a savory-sweet beef filling wrapped in crisp lettuce, this dish is perfect for a low-carb lunch, light dinner, or party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for spice)
- 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine lettuce leaves
- Sesame seeds and extra green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Beef – Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Garlic & Ginger – Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha (if using), and honey. If you want a thicker sauce, mix in the cornstarch.
- Simmer the Beef – Pour the sauce over the cooked beef and stir well to coat. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Stir in green onions and remove from heat.
- Assemble the Wraps – Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce leaves. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions.
- Serve & Enjoy – Serve immediately as a light meal or appetizer.
Notes
- Spicy Version: Add more sriracha or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Different Protein: Swap beef for ground turkey, chicken, or crumbled tofu.
- Crunchy Additions: Top with shredded carrots, chopped peanuts, or water chestnuts.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use tamari instead of soy sauce and a gluten-free hoisin sauce.
- Rice Bowl Alternative: Serve over steamed rice instead of in lettuce wraps.
