Description
Beef lettuce wraps are a delightful and nutritious dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer at gatherings. With savory ground beef seasoned with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, these wraps are bursting with flavor while remaining low in carbs and high in protein. The crunchy lettuce provides a refreshing contrast to the tender beef, making each bite satisfying and enjoyable. Customize your wraps by adding fresh veggies or adjusting the spice level to suit your taste. Serve these healthy wraps with a side of dipping sauces for an extra flavor boost!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 4 tablespoons ginger paste (or 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 medium head iceberg lettuce (for serving)
- Optional: ½ red chili pepper (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula (about 5 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk together ginger paste, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Once the beef is cooked through, add this mixture and stir to combine. Cook on low for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef mixture to a serving bowl and top with chopped green onions and optional chili pepper.
- Cut out the core of the iceberg lettuce and carefully separate leaves; serve alongside the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg