Description
These Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps make a quick, healthy dinner perfect for busy nights. With seasoned ground beef, crisp vegetables, and fresh lettuce cups, this recipe delivers big flavor with simple ingredients. Great for meal prep, low-carb dinners, or family meals.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 small carrot, julienned
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3 green onions, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Butter lettuce or romaine leaves
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Sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
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Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Stir in bell pepper, carrots, and green onions. Cook 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
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Simmer 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables soften and flavors blend.
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Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce leaves.
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Add sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.
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Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitute turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Add crushed peanuts for extra crunch.
For a spicy version, mix in red pepper flakes or sriracha.
Works well for meal prep; store filling separately from lettuce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner/ Lunch
- Cuisine: American Asian fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 per serving