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Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

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These Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a savory, healthy, and flavorful meal featuring ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sauce. Served in crisp lettuce leaves, they make for a fun, low-carb dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a family meal.

Ingredients

¼ cup maple syrup, brown sugar, or coconut sugar

¼ cup coconut aminos, tamari, or soy sauce

2 teaspoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

¼ – ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

2 teaspoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 lb ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced

½ cup shredded carrots

4 whole green onions, sliced into 1” pieces

Kosher salt, to taste

Ground pepper, to taste

Sesame seeds, to taste (for garnish)

Boston Bibb lettuce (or other lettuce of choice)

Steamed white rice or sautéed cauliflower rice (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine maple syrup (or sugar), coconut aminos (or tamari/soy sauce), rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk until smooth. Add arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) and whisk until combined. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently to break up the meat. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in diced red bell pepper and shredded carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Add the cooked ground beef back into the pan, and pour the prepared sauce over the mixture. Stir to coat and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Add sliced green onions to the skillet and stir to combine.
  7. Assemble the wraps by spooning the beef filling into lettuce leaves. Serve with rice or cauliflower rice, if desired. Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicier version, increase red pepper flakes or add sriracha to the sauce.

Use ground turkey, chicken, or tofu as protein alternatives.

Make this recipe vegetarian by using tofu or tempeh as a substitute for beef.

For extra crunch, add chopped water chestnuts or shredded cabbage to the filling.

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