Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
A delightful mix of savory, sweet, and crunchy ground beef wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- Lettuce leaves (such as iceberg or romaine)
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers lightly.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds.
- Toss in the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in soy sauce and hoisin sauce, mixing well.
- Add the diced bell peppers and green onions, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and spoon the beef mixture into crisp lettuce leaves.
Notes
For added flavor, consider a splash of rice vinegar or lime juice before serving. You can also substitute with turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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