ground beef lettuce wraps
These ground beef lettuce wraps are a healthy and flavorful meal option that’s quick to prepare. Packed with protein and vegetables, they make for a delightful dinner or lunch, perfect for those looking to lower their carb intake or simply enjoy a fresh and satisfying dish.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 spatula
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 serving platter
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup bell pepper diced (red or green)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 head butter or iceberg lettuce leaves separated
- optional toppings shredded carrots, chopped green onions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Stir in the diced bell pepper, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the bell pepper is tender.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- To serve, scoop a generous amount of the ground beef mixture into a lettuce leaf. Top with optional toppings as desired.
- Enjoy your lettuce wraps immediately!
Notes
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
For extra crunch, add crushed peanuts on top.
Feel free to customize the vegetable additions based on your preferences.
These wraps can be prepared in advance; just store the beef mixture separately from the lettuce leaves.