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Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe for Busy Weeknights
Youssef Hb

Beef Lettuce Wraps

A quick Asian-American inspired weeknight dish using shredded lettuce as wraps. Lean beef is paired with a honey-soy glaze and crispy vegetables for a gluten-free, high-protein meal that skips fried tortillas and alcohol-based sauces.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (93% lean)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons soy sauce (low-sodium optional)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil (toasted)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds to taste
  • 2 heads iceberg lettuce (or butter lettuce)
  • 1 large carrot, grated

Method
 

  1. Heat skillet with olive oil until shimmering
  2. Add bell pepper, salt, and sauté until wilting
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces
  4. Mix in garlic and ginger until fragrant
  5. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and vinegar
  6. Combine cooked beef, vegetables, and sauce in skillet
  7. Stir fry briefly to coat
  8. Tear lettuce leaves into wrap-sized pieces
  9. Fill with beef mixture
  10. Top with green onions and sesame seeds
  11. Serve with grated carrot on the side

Notes

Substitute bell pepper with zucchini or mushrooms
Use gluten-free soy sauce for strict gluten-free diet
Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 2 days
Add peanut butter for a nutty twist
Serve with extra rice vinegar for tang