Description
Korean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps offer a delightful fusion of flavors wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. This quick and easy dish combines savory ground beef with fresh vegetables, garlic, and ginger for a taste sensation that’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Each bite is packed with sweet, spicy, and umami notes, making these wraps a family favorite that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 8 lettuce leaves (iceberg or romaine)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned (6-8 minutes), stirring frequently.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Mix in shredded carrots, bell peppers, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until veggies are slightly softened but still crunchy.
- Rinse lettuce leaves under cold water; pat dry. Arrange on a platter.
- Spoon the beef mixture into each lettuce leaf and add scallions or sesame seeds as desired before rolling up like a burrito.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg