Description
These Korean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful, low-carb meal packed with savory-sweet beef, fresh lettuce, and Korean-inspired seasonings. Perfect for a healthy dinner or meal prep idea.
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 or sriracha (optional for spice)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- Butter lettuce or romaine leaves
- Optional toppings: cooked rice, julienned carrots, sliced cucumber
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang (if using), and rice vinegar. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Turn off the heat, then mix in green onions.
- Scoop the beef mixture into lettuce leaves. Garnish with sesame seeds and desired toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Add fresh vegetables like radish or cucumber for extra crunch.
- Store leftover beef in the fridge and assemble wraps fresh when ready to eat.
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
