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
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 small carrot, julienned
3 green onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Salt and pepper to taste
Butter lettuce or romaine leaves
Sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Stir in bell pepper, carrots, and green onions. Cook 2 to 3 minutes.
Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Simmer 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables soften and flavors blend.
Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce leaves.
Add sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.
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