Description
These Korean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a quick, flavorful, and healthy low-carb meal featuring sweet and savory ground beef wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches with bold Korean flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) or sriracha (optional)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- Butter lettuce or romaine leaves
- Optional: cooked rice, julienned carrots, cucumbers
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang (if using), and rice vinegar. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and mix in green onions.
- Spoon beef into lettuce leaves. Garnish with sesame seeds and optional veggies or rice.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute tamari for gluten-free option.
- Add shredded carrots, cucumber, or radish for extra crunch.
- Great for meal prep—store beef separately from lettuce.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
