Homemade Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps
When you need a dinner that feels light but doesn’t leave you rummaging through the pantry an hour later, these Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are the ultimate solution. The aroma that fills the kitchen as the ginger and garlic hit the hot pan is enough to bring everyone to the table without a second call.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp Olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 head Butter Bibb, or Boston lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 cup Matchstick carrots
- 1 Red or orange bell pepper finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger grated
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil
- 3 Green onions sliced (whites and greens separated)
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds for garnish
- Red pepper flakes optional, for heat
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small crumbles. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers, matchstick carrots, and the whites of the green onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
- Add the garlic and ginger to the center of the pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Toss everything together and simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coated the beef.
- Remove from heat and stir in the green parts of the scallions.
- To assemble, spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture into each lettuce leaf.
- Top with sesame seeds and optional red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.