Name: Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: ¼ cup maple syrup (or brown sugar); ¼ cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce); 2 tsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; ¼ – ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb ground beef; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tsp grated fresh ginger; 1 medium red bell pepper (finely diced); ½ c 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; steamed white rice or sauteed cauliflower rice (optional, for serving)

Description

Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delightful and healthy twist on traditional wraps, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Bursting with flavor from savory ground beef and fresh vegetables, these wraps are enveloped in crisp lettuce leaves, making them not only delicious but also low in carbs. With quick preparation and cooking times, you can whip up this satisfying dish in no time. The recipe is highly versatile; feel free to customize the fillings to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs. Whether served as appetizers or a main course, these wraps are sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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¼ cup maple syrup (or brown sugar)
¼ cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
2 tsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
¼ – ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 medium red bell pepper (finely diced)
½ c 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
steamed white rice or sauteed cauliflower rice (optional, for serving)

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Instructions

In a measuring cup, whisk together maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Add arrowroot powder and mix well.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes until no longer pink.
Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add diced bell pepper and shredded carrots; cook for 3–4 minutes until tender.
Pour sauce over cooked mixture; simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Gently fold in sliced green onions and serve spooned into lettuce leaves.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 150g)
Calories: 298
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 530mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg