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Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Savory Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps for a Quick, Healthy Dinner

Delicious Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a quick, healthy dinner option that can be easily customized for a nutritious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos or Tamari/Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon Arrowroot Powder or Cornstarch
For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper finely diced
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Ground Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for garnish
For Wraps and Serving
  • 8-10 leaves Boston Bibb Lettuce
  • 1 cup Steamed White Rice or Cauliflower Rice (optional)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a measuring cup, whisk together the maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until well combined. Gradually mix in the arrowroot powder until the sauce is smooth and free of lumps. Set the sauce aside.
    Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
  2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
    Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger into the skillet with the ground beef. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
    Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
  4. Add the finely diced red bell pepper and shredded carrots to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
    Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
  5. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef and vegetable filling in the skillet. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
    Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
  6. Spoon the savory beef and vegetable filling into the crisp Boston Bibb lettuce leaves and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
    Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store the beef filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for later enjoyment up to 3 months.

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